SERVPRO® of Wilson County is Here for You Even During Stormy Weather

7/9/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time of year. Severe weather may occur at any moment, and that’s why SERVPRO of Wilson County provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays. Summertime is notorious for severe thunderstorms, which are a common occurrence. These storms can also cause a chance for storm damage to your property.

Are you aware of the different types of damage that thunderstorms can cause to your property?

SERVPRO of Wilson County serves you – even during stormy weather

Thunderstorms occur all throughout the world, and there are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms that occur each year. In the United States, approximately 100,000 thunderstorms occur per year, and of those, 10% are considered severe. Mature storms are when you see the most dangerous aspects of storms, including hail and heavy rain.

That’s why you can expect to get a SERVPRO of Wilson County representative to answer the phone after hours and on the weekends. We understand that a quick response can help minimize damages, and get you back to normal as soon as possible.

Restoration You May Need After a Storm

When a disaster strikes your home or business in Wilson County, you can rest assured that we will come as soon as you call us. Even if you call after normal business hours, our on call team member will ask the right questions to prepare our team of professionals to provide you with emergency services. Of the many different dangerous effects caused by a thunderstorm, one of the greatest risks is the chance for flying debris caused by the high winds associated with severe thunderstorms.

Wind gusts in a severe thunderstorm can reach up to and over 57.5 mph. That is enough to cause significant property damage.

Loose items in your yard, including items that seem non-threatening, can turn into dangerous projectiles. If it is feasible, take care and make sure everything on your patios and lawn are secured prior to any type of storm.

In addition to wind damage, thunderstorms can also produce the following damage:

Be aware of these types of warnings on the radio or weather alerts:

Lightning presents multiple dangers. When it strikes a building, it passes through the electrical wiring and can cause appliances to blow out. This movement also increase the risk of fire.

Tornadoes are highly destructive and can reach wind speeds over 200 mph. Tornadoes can do severe structural damage in a very short amount of time.

Depending on the size of the hail, it can damage everything from crops to houses and cars.

A large amount of rain in a small period of time is a common hallmark of thunderstorms. This can lead to flash flooding because there’s not enough time for the rain to soak in and there’s nowhere for the water to go.

If a thunderstorm has resulted in damage to your home or business, know that the team at SERVPRO® of Wilson County is available ²⁴⁄₇ to help with cleanup and restoration