Tips To Prepare Your Home For a Tornado

3/8/2023 (Permalink)

We all know that tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastation in seconds. A tornado is a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. It will generally occur near the edge of a storm. Winds from a tornado have been known to reach 300 miles per hour! A tornado can be obscured from your view by rain or low-hanging clouds, developing so rapidly that advance warning is almost impossible. 

Don’t be caught unaware; be prepared for possible tornadoes in the Tiffin area!

What Are Some Tornado Warning Signs For Me To Be Aware Of?

Understanding tornadoes and their warning signs will help you prepare for tornado season. Your weather channel reporter may alert you that you are under a “tornado watch.” A tornado watch means that the present weather conditions favor violent weather.

Keep an eye out for these danger signs:

• Dark and greenish sky
• Large, dark, and low-lying clouds
• Hail 
• A loud roar often described as sounding like a passing train.

If you are told there is a “tornado warning” in the area, that means that a tornado has been spotted on the ground or indicated by radar, and you will need to take cover immediately:

• Go to the lowest, most interior area of your home or business immediately, putting as many walls between yourself and the outdoors as possible. 
• Please stay away from windows and do not open them.
• Use your arms to protect your head, or cover yourself with a mattress, sleeping bag, or pillows. 
• Remember where weighty objects are on the floor above, and stay away from the area directly beneath in case they fall through. 

Having a tornado safety plan at your home or office is essential, letting your workforce and family know where to take shelter quickly.

Why Is SERVPRO Of Huron & East Seneca Counties My Best Choice For Storm Damage Remediation?

SERVPRO specializes in storm damage recovery, and we can handle these events at a moment’s notice. 

• Our personnel have been trained and have all the necessary training to assist in a storm emergency event. 
• Every crew member has experience with a storm event in the past, so they know exactly what to do. 
• Our warehouse is well-stocked with equipment that can meet all your needs. 

Cleaning up after a significant weather event can be challenging. When it comes to storm damage to your Tiffin home or business by a tornado, hurricane, or other severe weather, remember that the team here at SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties is here to help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need us, we will be there right away!

We also handle water damage, fire damage, and mold remediation! Call us at (419) 443-1790 to learn more!

This franchise is independently owned and operated.