In Phoenix, Signage Damage resulting for monsoon storms becomes a concern this time of year. As we enter another summer monsoon period, its useful to have a trained eye for issues. Knowing those easy precautions one can take prior to the onset of a storm and quickly reponding to any damage ocurring can minimize the costs and downtime of your hardworking signage.
Prior to the Storms
When you know a storm is likely, there are several low effort things you can do to reduce the potential impact. First, take down and bring inside any portable signage you have deployed. This means items like advertising flags, A-frame signage, canopies, etc. Fold them up, dust them off and take them inside until the storms are safely past. There are a lot of other like essential things that apply to signage as well. Basic Don't Dos like don't park your company vehicles under trees also apply here. Turn off any illuminated signage that may be damaged by intermittent power during the storm. Taking care of these small items will prepare you to come back up swinging in short order following the tempest.
Following the Storms
Signage Damage can be minimized If you signage has been well maintained. It will be solid and stable to withstand the wind and rain. Everything is sealed to prevent the rain and dust from affecting the internals of the signage. However, its good to visually check to be sure you don't see anthing hanging loose or open. Check your monument sign panels and the signage on the face of your builing to be sure it looks OK. Especially look for anthing loose, broken or missing. For example, look carefully at any translucent backlit signage panels for any damage that may have ocurred. It would also be smart to drive by in the next evening or two to be sure the illumination is working correctly. Also, be sure to check the signage timer to look for the proper time. Make sure a power disruption did not cause the timer to be off. Now is also a great time to redeploy all the portable signage you stowed prior to the storm.
Black Swan Events
Even with all the precautions, bad things can happen during these storms. Blowing debris, poor visibility, strong winds, and heavy rain can all inflict unexpected damage. Poor visibility can lead to vehicles losing control and colliding with signage. Blowing debris can damage signage. High winds pull and tear at everything. In the event something does occur, make Blue Chip Signworks your go-to for documenting the damage and providing quick repairs. We will get you up and working and well prepared for the next weather event.
In Summary
There are several steps you can take to prepare and help prevent damage when a strong monsoon storm is forecast. Taking some simple steps will greatly reduce the risk of damage to your signage. Secondly, learn to recognize problems quickly when you do a quick inspection following a storm. With a quick look to identify problems and a responsive signage partner just a quick call away, your hard working signage will be back in tip top shape in no time.
