Thunderstorm Safety

6/25/2019 (Permalink)

Always be prepared!

It is that time of year and our area has already seen some severe thunderstorms.

Did you know Severe Thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are capable of producing hail that is an inch or larger or wind gusts over 58 mph?

These storms can produce possible damages such as:

• Hail this size can damage property such as plants, roofs, siding and vehicles.
• Wind this strong is able to break off large branches, knock over trees or cause structural damage to trees.
• Strong wind and rain can bring rain into your home through siding or hydro-static pressure.

Some severe thunderstorms can produce hail larger than softballs or winds over 100 mph, so please pay attention to the weather so you know when severe storms are possible and you have a safety plan in place for you and your family in case of an emergency.

Thunderstorms also produce tornadoes and dangerous lightning; heavy rain can cause flash flooding.

For more weather related information you can visit the National Weather Service to get more information on thunderstorm safety, tornado safety, lightning safety and flood safety

As always, should your home or business suffer damage from any of these weather events our Professional Team is always here to help.  Call us 24/7/365 at 703-583-8484