Do you know the difference between a severe weather watch vs. a warning?

Watch: conditions are favorable for severe weather and it is possible. Remain alert for possible further warnings.

Warning: severe weather has been spotted or indicated by radar. Take cover.

Hurricane season is currently underway. For the Atlantic, the season begins June 1 and runs through November 30.The Eastern Pacific hurricane season began in mid-May and also ends November 30.

Hurricanes can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds, and tornadoes. While the primary threat is in coastal areas, many inland areas can also be affected by these hazards, as well as by secondary events such as power outages as a result of high winds and landslides due to rainfall.

Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Plan an evacuation route and your emergency plan, take inventory of your property, and take steps to protect your home or business.

For more information and preparation tips, visit the Ready campaign website at www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Storm season is upon us!  Be sure to take these hints and protect your home and property by taking the necessary precautions.  

• Gutters & Drains cleaned and free of debris
• Repair roof damage
• Window wells are cleaned and free of debris
• Sump pump in good working condition
• Remove dead trees from property

These are just a few ways storms can damage your home!

• Install window air conditioners snugly; insulate if necessary.
• Check air-conditioning ducts for proper insulation.
• Install temporary window reflectors (for use between windows and drapes), such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
• Weather-strip doors and sills to keep cool air in.
• Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings, or louvers. (Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent.)
• Keep storm windows up all year.

Storm Prediction Center has upgraded a large portion of Virginia to SLIGHT RISK for severe weather this afternoon. Thunderstorms will likely produce TORRENTIAL rainfall, along with damaging winds, flash flooding, and large hail....also the potential for a few tornadoes.

Our fleet of vehicels at SERVPRO Dale City/Lake Ridge is ready to respond at a moments notice to your emergency 24/7/365. 

You may reach our office anytime by calling 703-583-8484 to report your emergency.

50 new air movers are going into rotation today!! Air movers produce a wide, focused airflow path for fast, consistent drying across all types of surfaces.

Should you have an emergecy call us at 703-583-8484.