Horry & Georgetown County Thunderstorm Power Outage Tips

6/21/2019 (Permalink)

Thunderstorms can be violent and dangerous, be prepared this summer!

Know what to do when a thunderstorm in Horry or Georgetown County knocks your power out!

A little while back we let you know a few steps to take when summer storms sideline you with a power outage in our " Summer Time Means Storm Damage " post.

Well, it is summer again here on the Grand Strand so we have a few more tips to keep you comfy until the lights come back on!

• Keep cash on hand since a power outage may also affect the banks and ATM's.
• Gas up your car when storm warnings alert you or at least make sure you have a half a tank or more so you can get somewhere safe if need be. 
• If you are not in immediate danger resist the urge to call 911, they are busy handling emergencies and do not need the extra calls flooding the hotline. Use a battery powered radio for updates and news.
• Turn off all lights but one, to let you know when power resumes. 

Using these tips and a few common sense tactics you should be more than fine to ride out the uncomfortable weather.

If you do sustain storm damage call SERVPRO when it is safe to do so and we will help repair your storm-damaged home or business in Horry and or Georgetown County! 843-236-6278 | 843-436-2121