Prevent Lightning Fires

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

Lightning strikes are rare, but when they hit, they can cause serious damage. Here are some tips to protect your Newton, MA commercial and residential property against a lightning fire.

Unplug All Electronics

If you know that a lightning storm is approaching your area, unplug all of your electronics. A power surge can severely damage the system of electrical wires throughout a property. It can also destroy the electronics themselves. like your TVs, computers and kitchen appliances.

Plan Ahead

If you are going on an extended vacation, it's a good idea to unplug your electronics to reduce the risk of a house fire.

Install a Voltage Surge Protector

There will be times when you are not able to unplug the electronics in your commercial or residential property. Installing surge protectors in the areas where electronics are positioned will limit the amount of voltage directed into the electronics. 

Consider a Structural Protection System

A structural protection system combines aluminum material and highly conductive copper to provide a path of low resistance, which will safely ground dangerous electricity. Professionally systems are 99% effective in protecting against a lightning fire. Some insurance policies will even offer a discount if you install a protection system. Generally, a protection system can include the following elements:

• Lightning rods
• Grounds
• Bonds
• Main Conductors
  
  

Check Your Insurance Policy

Make sure your insurance policy covers damages from electrical storms. Some states are more prone to electrical storms, so it's critical that you are covered if you live in a high probability zone.

We’re Here for You

Even if you take every precaution, a lightning fire may still damage your commercial or residential property. The Disaster Remediation Teams at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley has specialized training and experience in fire  damage cleanup. When a lightning fire damages your commercial or residential property call the experts at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley, (617) 332-9000. We will make it "Like it never even happened."