Spring Weather Preparation/SERVPRO of Henderson/Boulder City

4/5/2022 (Permalink)

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Spring is HERE!!!  Now is the time to enjoy the weather spring brings with it…and prepare for what weather comes our way.

Getting Ready for Thunderstorms

With the arrival of spring comes more sunshine and longer days. Spring also brings with it the threat of severe weather. It’s a roll of the dice this time of year, which means the weather may change at moment’s notice.

The unstable temperatures in spring are the cause of the changing weather that can go from warm to cold all in the same day. This can result in extreme weather changes as well.

Thunderstorms are somewhat common throughout the spring and are the main cause of severe weather. A thunderstorm occurs whenever warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air, which is most common in the spring and summer.

In 2021, there were 20 weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States. These events included 1 drought event, 2 flooding events, 11 severe storm events, 4 tropical cyclone events, 1 wildfire event, and 1 winter storm event. Overall, these events resulted in the deaths of 688 people and had significant economic effects on the areas impacted. The 1980–2021 annual average is 7.4 events (CPI-adjusted); the annual average for the most recent 5 years (2017–2021) is 17.2 events (CPI-adjusted).

How to Be Prepared

We are not yet able to predict the weather with 100% accuracy, but with advanced technology, forecasters have the tools available to at least give us an idea of severe weather that could be coming. Advanced warnings, along with the right preparation, can greatly improve overall safety for your family.

Here are some things you can do to your home to prepare for the chance of severe weather:

1. Clear out your home’s gutters, drains and downspouts.
2. Trim trees of limbs or branches that could break off in a storm.
3. Secure or store outdoor belongings if severe weather is in the forecast.

Having an emergency kit on hand is always advised. These kits should include the following:

• Battery-operated flashlight and NOAA weather radio, with extra batteries for both
• Emergency evacuation or shelter plans
• Important personal info, like telephone numbers of neighbors, family and friends, insurance and property info, numbers for the utility companies, and medical info
• A first-aid kit with things like non-latex gloves, adhesive bandages, tweezers, sterile gauze pads, aspirin packets, adhesive cloth tape and scissors. Prescription medication.
• 3–5 day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food for each person in your home
• Personal hygiene items
• Blankets or sleeping bag

Despite its unpredictability, there is one thing that always remains true of the spring weather season: It always happens. If your home or business is damaged in a storm, you can depend on SERVPRO® of Henderson/Boulder City to get the cleanup and restoration process started fast.

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