24/7 Emergency ServiceSummer Storm Safety
8/17/2021 (Permalink)
If storms cause damage to your home or business, SERVPRO of Putnam County is on the line, ready to make things right.
The summer months bring family vacations, pool or beach days, and family movie nights!
But summer can also bring thunderstorms, and it may even seem that it happens more often during this time. If it seems that way, it’s because it’s totally true.
In most parts of the country, there are atmospheric conditions that create moisture and warm air, which helps create thunderstorms.
We are all well aware that Putnam County gets a lot of rain every year. But it increases significantly in April and stays pretty high until November.
Yes, thunderstorms are common, but they aren’t to be taken lightly. You should always stay aware and be prepared.
Knowing the difference between warnings and watches can help you tremendously. It’s also smart to invest in an NOAA Weather radio to receive weather alerts even if power is lost.
While flooding is hard to predict until it’s too late, you should always be aware in case it happens.
During extreme storms, flooding and high winds are more likely to happen. Make sure you are keeping things picked up and maintained to reduce the risk of damage to your home.
Dozens of people die every year because of storm-related accidents. That’s why it’s so important to stay weather-aware.
If you see lightning, it’s best to get indoors and stay there until you haven’t heard thunder for at least a half hour. Lightning can strike up to miles from the nearest drop of rain.
When you were younger, you probably heard from your parents not to bath or shower during stormy weather, and that still rings true now.
When there’s a lot of rain, it increases the chance of flooding, so make sure you have an emergency kit prepared and that you know the evacuation route for your area.
If flooding happens to you, make sure you’re staying high and dry! You shouldn’t attempt to drive through flooded roads, because it can be very dangerous.
It only takes a few feet of water to easily sweep a car away. Flood waters can also conceal damage to roads, making travel dangerous and even life-threatening.
There are any number of dangers that can come into play in a thunderstorm, and it’s always best to be cautious and put things on hold until storms safely pass. If storms cause damage to your home or business, SERVPRO is on the line, ready to make things right again.