Are You Prepared for Tornado Season?

3/28/2022 (Permalink)

Be Prepared for Tornado Season

Looking back over the past 20 years, Arkansas usually gets about 19 tornadoes during the months of March, April, and May.  Nearly 98% of all Presidentially declared disasters are related to weather.  These disasters lead to almost $15 billion in damage.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale, North Washington County wants you to prepare for your home’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and water events. 

Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can bring intense winds of over 200 miles per hour destroying buildings, flipping cars, and creating deadly flying debris.  To prepare for a you should know the signs of a tornado.  These signs include rotating, funnel-shaped cloud, an approaching cloud of debris, or a loud roar similar to a freight train.  Pay attention to community warning systems.  These include Emergency Alert System (EAS) and NOAA Weather Radio emergency alerts.  Become familiar with your community’s emergency sirens and warning tones.  Identify and practice going to a safe place in your home or to a storm shelter.  A small, interior room on the lowest level of your home without windows is usually the safest place.  Be prepared for an extended stay at your home or sheltering location.  Gathering emergency supplies, non-perishable foods, water and medical supplies in advance is proper planning.  

After a tornado focus your attention to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, and local authorities for up-to-date information.  Fallen power lines or broken utility pipes are very dangerous.  Stay clear of these dangers.  If you need medical attention or get sick, contact your healthcare provider, continue to shelter in place, and wait for further care instructions.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale South, North Washington County should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to extract the water and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayetteville, Springdale South, North Washington County is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.