Common Fall Hazards You Should Look Out For At Home

10/8/2021 (Permalink)

Fall is here on Long Island, and while we’re upset summer is over, we’re certainly looking forward to the cooler weather and changing leaves! At home, this might mean turning down the air conditioner, and preparing for a weekend of raking leaves -- but on the flipside, fall comes with a number of examples where the attention you give to your home needs to be turned up a notch. On Long Island, we’ve certainly experienced the hardship of what fall weather can bring, and this year is no different.

Storm Season

No stranger to storms, your home is at risk more than ever during this season. This is when hurricanes run the risk of passing over Long Island, which can bring rain, wind, snow and damage to your home or business. Because of this, it’s important to be aware of weather alerts and take the necessary steps in preventing damage from occurring in the first place. Prepping with sandbags, plywood and other easily purchased items can be the difference between a ton of storm damage and a mild inconvenience.

Trees

With fall comes the colors associated with it, and we know how beautiful Long Island looks during this time. However, when you pair falling leaves with rain and wind, this can quickly become a damage-ridden season in the blink of an eye. Monitor all of your surrounding trees for broken or loose branches and regularly rake up any leaves in the area -- especially if it has rained! These falling branches can damage roofing, cars, and even you; while wet leaves can hoard and cover up moisture that seeps into your home.

Protecting your Nassau County home this season is and should be your #1 priority, and should something happen, help is always around the corner. Whether storm, water, mold or fire damage, SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury is at the ready to take on all remediation efforts to get you back on your feet faster! To receive more information, get in contact with us today!