Hurricane Preparedness Week - Determine Your Risk

5/1/2022 (Permalink)

Not just those along the coast can experience significant, life-threatening impacts of storms. Determine your risk - protect your home and family.

May 1st - 7th, 2022 is Hurricane Preparedness Week

The first step is to determine your risk. You can use the link below to find out what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live and then be better prepared for how to handle those risks.

Hurricanes don't just happen on the coast. You can feel the impact from wind and water hundreds of miles inland. It doesn't matter how strong the storm is, you can still feel significant impacts. It is important to know if you live in an area prone to flooding and if you are safe to remain in your home.

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Understanding Hurricane Forecasts and Impacts

All storms are different:

• Impacts can be much worse for some hurricanes compared to others, even of similar strength, due to differences in landfall location, size, and forward speed
• The storm's scale only tells you about the strongest winds near the center of the storm and does not tell you about potentially life-threatening flooding from rain or storm surge
• Stay informed of the latest forecasts as changes in track, intensity, and landfall location can result in changes in potential impacts

Stay safe and be prepared. Should water damage occur after a storm be sure to contact SERVPRO of Benton, Jasper, Newton & Southern Lake Counties at 219.779.7577