Hurricanes

8/19/2019 (Permalink)

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Hurricanes. They seem like they happen so far from us that they can't possibly affect us, but that thinking is incorrect. While we may not get hit head-on by the front side of a hurricane like people who live along the coast or in the Gulf, we can still get hit by one.

Most of the time any effects of a hurricane that we may get will be rain, lots of rain and maybe some winds. It is not common for Central and North Alabama to get hurricane force winds, but it can happen. Especially if a large category 4 or 5 were to hit the coast moving at a higher than average rate of speed. 

Hurricane season is said to be the most active in the month of September, but hurricane season ranges from June 1st through November 30th. These storms are given names. Each hurricane season names are listed one from each letter of the alphabet alternating between male and female names. 

The highest treats to our area from these storms are heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and winds. These storms can pack a punch and produce widespread water damages. Most often in our area these storms would cause shingles to be blown off roofs and trees and power lines to fall, which can cause serious water damage. 

SERVPRO of Anniston, Gadsden and Marshall County can help with not just the water damage restoration, but roof tarping and emergency board ups once it has been deemed safe to get out by the local authorities.