80 Mile Per Hour Winds Hit Geauga County

8/13/2021 (Permalink)

This tree actually went through a portion of the roof, causing ceiling damage. Fortunately, everyone was okay.

This past Wednesday Geauga County was hit with 80 mile per hour winds, hail, and thunderstorms. First, we would like to say I hope everyone is okay. We would also like to share some information with you, to keep you safe in the event it happens again.

The following was copied directly from National Weather Service : https://www.weather.gov/dmx/dsswind

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph for one hour and/or frequent gusts of at least 45 mph are occurring or expected within the next 36 hours. These winds will make it difficult to drive high profile vehicles. Small, unsecured objects may be blown around by these winds.

A High Wind Watch means that sustained winds of 40 mph for one hour and/or frequent gusts of at least 58 mph are expected within the next 12 to 48 hours. Check to make sure all loose objects outside are secured. Plan to postpone any unnecessary driving during this time since these winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds may damage trees, power lines and small structures.

A High Wind Warning means that sustained winds of 40 mph for one hour and/or frequent gusts of at least 58 mph are occurring or expected within the next 36 hours. Ensure that all objects outside are secured. Refrain from any unnecessary driving during this time since these winds will make driving very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong may damage trees, power lines and small structures

Tips to stay safe:

• Remove any light objects from outdoors (Trash cans, grills, patio furniture / umbrellas, toys, and garden / yard decoration)
• Maintain your yard: Have rotting tree branches removed.
• Have your roof checked for loose shingles, gutters, or flashing.
• Bring in animals when possible
• Stay indoors, flying debris can cause injury or death
• Listen to local news
• Keep a cell phone near by (try to charge all devices prior as losing power may occur)
• Shutter windows and close outside doors securely
• Keep away from windows
• Limit water usage

• Resources to Handle Floods and Storms
• When storms hit Geauga County, we can scale our resources to handle a large storm or flooding disaster. We can access equipment and personnel from a network of 1700 Franchises across the country and elite Disaster Recovery Teams that are strategically located throughout the United States.

Have Storm or Flood Damage? Call Us Today 440-564-7266 or visit us at: http://www.SERVPROgeaugacounty.com