East coast tries to unbury from snow storms
March 3, 2010
The east coast of the United States has been battered this year with a record amount of snowfall. Massive amounts of snow buried areas such as Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey with up to forty inches of snow. All this snow may cause problems for homes in these areas as springs warmer weather comes into effect. If you have experienced this snowfall like this you may want to take some safety precautions to protect your property.
Keeping your home’s interior and exterior safe can help save you from costly repairs. There are steps you can take before the winter seasons hits to ensure the safety of your home. Making sure gutter systems are cleared of leaves, branches and other debris can make the difference in maintaining a long lasting roof. Having properly insulated roofs can play a key role in keeping your home dry from melting snow. If roofs are not properly insulated there is a risk of ice dams forming. The formation of ice dams can lead to water damages in the attic and interior of the home. Whenever there is water damages comes the risk of mold forming. Mold can form and spread within forty-eight hours of water damages. It is important to clean and disinfect any problem areas as soon as possible. After making sure that water can flow freely through drainage systems, next make sure that the water is being diverted away from the homes foundation. Puddles around the homes foundation can lead to flooded basements and other damages. When temperatures get in the freezing ranges it’s important to keep your pipes safe. Cold weather can result in pipes to burst or crack. This can lead to flooded basement, damaged interior walls, collapse ceilings, and damaged furniture. Leaving a faucet on with a slight trickle can help stop pipes from freezing. The constant flow of water cannot freeze which in return can help safe your piping .Insulating pipes or just keeping the home at a minimum sixty-five degrees can keep pipes safe.
Snow buildup on trees and power lines can also pose a threat to your home. The excessive amounts of snow can lead to branches and power lines to fall onto homes, vehicles, and garages. If you notice that these things are threatening your property do not hesitate to contact a professional to address the situation. Stocking up on food and water before a storm hits is a good idea incase road conditions leave it difficult to get to the store. During bad weather there is always the chance of power failure. Having a backup generator can help keep your family warm in emergency situations.
The weather elements cannot be controlled and sometime be worse than expected. To keep you and your family safe take precautions and the necessary steps to insure their safety. Make sure during a storm to keep updated on changes in the weather by television or radio.
