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Be Alert! Spring Storms Are Coming | SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties
3/1/2024 (Permalink)
Let SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties help you get from April showers to May flowers.
There is no better time of the year in Alabama than spring. The cold temperatures of winter are gone, and the oppressive heat of the summer has not yet set in. Grass begins to turn green again and flowers bloom—it really is a beautiful season.
While the beauty of spring can’t be denied, we also know that it can come with volatile weather. It isn’t unusual to see strong thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods after torrential rain, especially as we get closer to summer.
With the possibility of such weather extremes in our community, it’s crucial to be prepared. Receiving timely and accurate weather alerts is one of the most important ways to keep your family safe.
Are you ever very far away from your phone or another internet-based device? The answer is likely no, which is why this is the best place to receive weather alerts. Wireless Emergency Alerts can be set up to come through automatically, but you can also opt into a number of apps to receive weather and other notifications.
Be careful when you choose an app. Stick with a nationally recognized organization, or go with a well-known local source. Most of our local news stations offer apps that can keep you informed on weather situations, road closures and other events going on around town. Make sure you sign up for notifications from the city as well for the fastest local information.
If a weather event is predicted for the area, make sure you don’t wait for an alert to start getting informed. Keep an eye on news stations so that you can stay aware of potential evacuation orders or shelter openings.
Along with your phone and other devices, it’s crucial to have another way to receive alerts that does not require power. It is common for thunderstorms and tornadoes to take power out long-term, and you need a reliable way to receive information even without electricity.
If you live close enough to hear tornado sirens, make sure you familiarize yourself and your family members with what they sound like. Keep in mind that these could be masked by the noise of a storm, though, so consider investing in a weather radio to keep your family informed.
NOAA weather radios are portable and are powered with either a hand-crank or solar power. You can take the weather radio with you when you need to head to shelter or after a wave of storms have passed by and you head out to check for damage. This ensures you can stay constantly informed no matter what is going on.
Getting weather alerts quickly and consistently can keep you and your family safe, but it may not stop your home from being damaged. If you discover damage after a storm, call our office right away. We are available around the clock to get your home back together quickly.
Serious storms can cause serious property damage. Call SERVPRO® 24⁄7 for immediate restoration assistance.