Storm Preparedness in Northern Lake County, IL: Stay Informed

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Gurnee is here to help with any storm damage to your home or business.

Emergency Notifications

• The National Weather Service (NWS) provides alerts and warnings for all hazards through a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio (NWR) receiver.  For more information on NWR receivers, visit nws.noaa.gov/nwr/info/nwrrcvr.html.
• Sign up for emergency alerts and notifications that your community may offer.  Download Be Smart. Know Your Alerts and Warnings for a summary of notifications at ready.gov/prepare.
• Download the FEMA and American Red Cross apps on iOS or Android at no cost.  These apps may provide information about finding shelters, providing first aid, and seeking assistance for recovery. 

Watches and Warnings

Learn the difference between Advisories, Watches, and Warnings, which describe changing winter weather conditions.  Learning what these terms mean can help you understand how an approaching storm may impact you and what actions to take to stay safe.  These alerts are issued by your local National Weather Service office and are based upon local criteria.

• Winter Weather Advisories are issued when snow, blowing snow, ice, sleet, or a combination of these wintry elements is expected but conditions should not be hazardous enough to meet Warning criteria.  Be prepared for winter driving conditions and possible travel difficulties.  Use caution when driving.

• Winter Storm Watches are issued when conditions are favorable for a significant winter storm event.  Heavy sleet, heavy snow, ice storms, blowing snow, or a combination of these events are possible.

• Winter Storm Warnings are issued for a significant winter weather event including snow, ice, sleet, blowing snow, or a combination of these hazards.  Travel will become difficult or impossible in some situations.  Delay your travel plans until conditions improve.

In the event that your home or business is damaged by severe weather, don’t hesitate to call SERVPRO of Gurnee for assistance at 847-838-2954.  Our team is available 24/7/365 for your water damage emergencies as well as a variety of other property repairs.