Mississippi Weather Can Be Unpredictable

6/1/2021 (Permalink)

This past weekend in Vicksburg, Mississippi, we enjoyed very comfortable temperature for this time of year. Actually, it was kinda of cold!!! And of course, now we have some rain coming in for the next few days. Here are some suggestions to protecting your home for upcoming storm damage.

Start with the Outside First:

   Clean your gutters: when gutters are full of leaves, they don't  allow rain water to flow naturally and can resulrt in an overflow of water. 

   Check trees around your house: any trees that are close to your home could ultimately fall in a windy storm, damaging your roof and allowing water to seep into your home. Trees that are too close to your home can also allow animals to climb into your attic, further breaching the roof's integrity. 

Time to Check Inside:

  Check your windows and doors: weather-stripping around doors and windows can hlep to make sure rain doen't come indoors. You wil want to look for obvious crack, spaces, and loose hardware. These items can allow droplets of rain into your home. 

  Check the foundation: Look for any cracks in the foundation or in the walls. If any are found, deal with them immediately.

  Check your garage door: it is important to ensure that it closes fully and properly to prevent water from entering during a storm. 

If Storm Damage Happens, call SERVPRO of Vicksburg & Yazoo at 601-634-0909