3 Thunderstorm Safety Tips Every Business Owner Must Know

8/27/2021 (Permalink)

Storm shutters can protect your windows from flying debris.

3 Thunderstorm Safety Tips Every Business Owner Should Be Aware Of

Though most people don't put thunderstorms on the same level as hurricanes, tornadoes, or floods, storms have the potential to be just as devastating and just as dangerous. Depending on the severity, a thunderstorm can bring high winds, torrential rains, life-threatening lightning and widespread flooding, each of which can cause extensive structural damage to your building. If you want to protect your building against the powerful effects of a rain storm, keep these three tips in mind:

• Invest in storm doors and shutters.
  
• Keep trees trimmed and lightning rods in place.
  
• Have a disaster emergency plan.
  
  

1. Equip Your Building With Storm Doors

Depending on where you live, operable storm doors and shutters are essential for protecting your business during an, especially bad thunderstorm. Though storm doors and shutters may seem flimsy, they can protect your windows from flying debris, which can in turn protect your building's occupants and assets. To give your windows and doors a helping hand, store any patio furniture or other outdoor items that could be thrown at your building in particularly high winds.

2. Trim Your Trees

During a particularly bad rainstorm, overhanging branches could break and fall onto vehicles, your building's roof, or, in the worst-case scenario, a person. Prevent that from being an issue and have your trees trimmed on a regular basis. While you're at it, make sure that your lightning rods are firmly in place after each storm.

3. Have a Plan

The worst thing you can do is proceed without a plan that all of your employees have learned to adhere to. If there is a power outage, which there is likely to be in a bad storm, there is the risk that your workforce will panic. Panicking helps no one. To minimize the likelihood of chaos, have an emergency plan in place that you practice regularly, just in case.

For more rain storm safety tips, consult with your local Hurricane, UT, storm remediation team. In the meantime, install those storm doors and shutters, trim your trees and devise a sound disaster plan.