Minimize Winter Storm Damage with these Tips

9/2/2021 (Permalink)

Winters in Huntsville, AL can be severe at times, with heavy rains, winds and snow threatening the very infrastructure of your building on a constant basis. While there is not much you can do about a winter storm, there are steps you can take to minimize storm damage and keep your money in your pocket. Here are four cost-saving tips you can use this winter to keep damage at bay:

• Prep your building.
• Equip your building with a generator.
• Plan for snow and ice removal.
• Have a plan in place.
  
  

Prep Your Building

The best thing that you can do to minimize damage caused by a storm is to prep your building. Equip it with storm windows, replace any old weather stripping with new, have your gutters inspected and, if necessary, replaced, and shut off any outside pipes. Frozen pipes tend to cause the most structural damage during the winter, so to prevent a pipe break, make sure that no liquid is allowed to sit in it.

Invest in Backup Power

Invest in a generator, as a winter storm has the potential to knock out your power. Not only do power outages often result in burst pipes because of lack of heat, but also they can cause data loss and fried electrical equipment. A generator can keep your business operating as normal and your assets, both physical and cyber, safe.

Invest in Snow Removal

When snow and ice are allowed to build up on your building or around your structure, moisture can seep into your building and cause unnecessary structural damage. Additionally, ice is a slipping hazard, which could put you at serious liability for personal injury. By investing in routine ice and snow removal, you can minimize damage and potentially costly accidents.

Have a Plan

If a winter storm becomes too severe, you may need to follow through with a disaster plan. Make sure you have one in place and that everyone in your office knows the drill.

Protect your business against damage and losses caused by winter storms. Prep your building, have backup options, invest in snow removal and have a plan to minimize loss this winter.