Disaster Preparedness for Dayton, Ohio

Be Ready When Disaster Strikes

ServiceMaster Dayton offers comprehensive disaster preparedness services for homeowners and businesses by providing expert restoration after a disaster strikes and offering pre-loss planning programs to mitigate potential damages and expedite recovery.

Understanding Dayton's Disaster Risks

The Dayton area faces several natural disaster threats that residents and business owners should prepare for:

Tornadoes: Dayton experiences a higher tornado risk than both the Ohio and national average. Tornadoes can strike with little warning, causing severe property damage and threatening lives.

Flooding: While the Miami Conservancy District has protected our region since 1922, the Great Miami River and its tributaries still pose flooding risks during severe weather events. The historic 1913 Great Dayton Flood remains Ohio's worst natural disaster, claiming over 360 lives and destroying 20,000 homes.

Severe Storms: Thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, and lightning occur regularly throughout the year, causing roof damage, broken windows, and power outages.

Winter Weather: Ice storms and heavy snowfall can lead to frozen pipes, ice dams, roof collapses, and extended power outages during the coldest months.

For Homeowners

Know Your Risks

Understand the specific disaster risks in the Dayton area, including tornadoes, flooding from the Great Miami River system, severe thunderstorms, and winter weather hazards. Sign up for local emergency alerts to receive timely warnings.

Home Maintenance Plan

Regularly inspect and maintain your home, focusing on vulnerabilities like the roof, windows, foundation, and drainage systems. Check gutters and downspouts to ensure proper water flow away from your home. Inspect pipes and water heaters before winter to prevent freeze damage.

Disaster Kit

Prepare an emergency kit with essentials including:

• Non-perishable food and water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days)
• Medications and medical supplies
• Flashlights, batteries, and battery-powered radio
• First aid kit
• Important documents in waterproof containers
• Cash and credit cards
• Clothing and blankets
• Pet supplies if applicable

Stay Informed

• Sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive emergency alerts directly to your mobile devices
• Monitor the National Weather Service Wilmington office (937-383-0031) for severe weather warnings
• Follow local news stations like WHIO for real-time weather updates
• Know your evacuation routes and have a family communication plan

For Businesses

Pre-Loss Planning

ServiceMaster Dayton offers comprehensive pre-loss planning programs that create a customized business continuity strategy and recovery plan tailored to your organization's specific needs.

Partnership Approach

We form a collaborative partnership to thoroughly understand your business's unique vulnerabilities, critical operations, and potential hazards specific to the Dayton area.

Emergency Response Agreements

Pre-established Emergency Response Agreements ensure faster and more effective recovery after a disaster strikes. With agreements in place, ServiceMaster Dayton can mobilize resources immediately when you need us most.

Advanced Resource Management

Our team can arrange for:

• Advanced weather monitoring and notifications
• Power procurement and backup generator solutions
• Equipment and supply staging before anticipated disasters
• Priority response scheduling during emergencies

24/7 Expert Restoration

When disaster strikes your business, ServiceMaster Dayton provides round-the-clock emergency response for commercial restoration services, including:

• Water damage restoration and flood cleanup
• Fire and smoke damage restoration
• Storm damage repair
• Mold remediation
• Contents cleaning and restoration
• Document recovery

Local Emergency Resources

Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management Provides disaster preparation, prevention, response and recovery services 460 Vantage Point, Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-224-8939 Email: [email protected]

Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County 24/7 emergency health response Phone: 937-225-4508 (Class A disease reporting) Phone: 937-225-4443 (foodborne/waterborne illness)

National Weather Service - Wilmington Office Serves the Dayton area with weather forecasts and warnings 1901 South State Route 134, Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: 937-383-0031

Emergency Services For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911

How to Get Started

For Businesses

Schedule a meeting with a ServiceMaster Dayton Pre-Loss Planning expert to:

1. Conduct a comprehensive property inspection
2. Identify vulnerabilities and potential hazards
3. Develop a personalized disaster preparedness and recovery strategy
4. Establish an Emergency Response Agreement
5. Create a business continuity plan with clear action steps

For Homeowners

Follow these preparedness steps to protect your family and property:

1. Assess your home's vulnerabilities to Dayton-area disasters
2. Create or update your family emergency plan
3. Build or refresh your disaster supply kit
4. Sign up for local emergency alerts
5. Keep ServiceMaster Dayton’s contact information readily available for emergency restoration needs

Why Choose ServiceMaster Dayton?

• Local Expertise: We understand Dayton's unique disaster risks and have extensive experience serving our community
• Rapid Response: 24/7 emergency services ensure we're there when you need us most
• Advanced Technology: State-of-the-art equipment and proven restoration techniques
• Insurance Coordination: We work directly with your insurance company to streamline the claims process
• Comprehensive Services: From initial emergency response to complete restoration

Contact ServiceMaster Dayton  

Don't wait until disaster strikes. Contact us today online or call us at (937) 358-8995to discuss your preparedness plan or for immediate emergency restoration services.

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