24/7 Emergency ServicePreparing for Unpredictable Spring Weather | SERVPRO® of Garden Grove East/Anaheim Central
3/26/2020 (Permalink)
Lightning and thunderstorms may cause damage to your property but know that SERVPRO of Garden Grove East/Anaheim Central is always here to help!
Spring is upon us! While spring brings us more opportunities to enjoy warmer weather, we must also prepare ourselves and buckle up for a bumpy ride from Mother Nature.
With the arrival of spring comes longer days and more sunshine; however, spring also presents the threat of severe weather throughout the country. It’s dealer’s choice this time of year, which means the weather may change at moment’s notice.
Temperatures that can go from warm to cold within hours on the same day can cause a change in the weather.
Thunderstorms become increasingly common throughout the spring and are the main cause of severe weather. A thunderstorm can occur whenever warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air, which is most common in the spring and summer.
In taking a look at natural catastrophe losses in the U.S. for 2017, severe thunderstorms were the most common and produced some of the costliest results. Out of 50 events, there were 85 fatalities and an estimated total of $25.4 billion in overall losses.
With these storms come the threat of floods, high winds and even tornadoes if the conditions are right. It has been found that in modern history, 10% of all violent tornadoes have occurred in March, with April, May and June taking the top spots at 30%, 24% and 15% respectively.
Advanced warning, along with the proper preparation, can improve the overall safety for your family. Although it may not be possible to predict the weather with 100% accuracy, forecasters have the tools available to at least give us an idea of the possibility of severe weather, allowing us to prepare for that weather.
Here are some things you can do to your home to prepare for the chance of severe weather:
- Clear out your home’s gutters, drains and downspouts.
- Trim trees of precarious limbs or branches that could break off in a storm.
- Secure or store outdoor belongings if severe weather is in the forecast.
Having an emergency kit on hand is always advised. These kits should include the following:
- Battery-operated flashlight and NOAA weather radio, with extra batteries for both
- Emergency evacuation or shelter plans
- Important personal info, like telephone numbers of neighbors, family and friends, insurance and property info, numbers for the utility companies, and medical info
- A first-aid kit with things like non-latex gloves, adhesive bandages, tweezers, sterile gauze pads, aspirin packets, adhesive cloth tape and scissors
- 3–5 day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food
- Personal hygiene items
- Blankets or sleeping bag
Despite its unpredictability, there is one thing that always remains true of the spring weather season: It always happens. If your home or business is damaged in a storm, you can depend on SERVPRO® of Garden Grove East/Anaheim Central to get the cleanup and restoration process started fast.