Thunderstorms & Lightning Hazard Information

5/12/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover specializes in mitigation and restoration services.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that can create hail, cause flash floods and tornadoes. Which often leads to structural roof and mold problems. According to FEMA, no state in the U.S. is 100% safe from severe weather threats. When a thunderstorm threatens the College Park / Hyattsville and District Heights / Landover area, it is important to stay safe.

Here are a few Storm Facts provided by Ready.Gov:

Thunderstorms can produce damaging straight-line winds over 50 MPH.

Storms can create a temporary overflow of water onto dry land.

Thunderstorms can cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings, and create landslides.

At any given time, there are about 2,000 thunderstorms in progress.

Here are a few steps to take to prepare for thunderstorms:

Create an emergency plan

Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger of falling on your home

Sign up for your community’s warning system

Assess your area’s risk for thunderstorms

Prep your first aid kit

Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare for storm and water emergencies. SERVPRO of College Park/ Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover provides emergency mitigation and restoration services 24 / 7 / 365.

Thunderstorms and water leaks can be very damaging. Water can easily seep into your home and soak into the floors, walls, furniture and other surfaces. SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover respond quickly and immediately begin the water extraction process.

If flood water is not dealt with quickly and correctly, it can cause structural damage to your house. Keep in mind that the longer you wait, the more serious the damage will get.

Call Us Today! SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover

The bottom line: thunderstorms can affect your safety and your home’s integrity. Let our trained professional at SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover handle the situation safely and correctly.

For SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville Call: 301-779-3662

For SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover Call: 301-577-1166