How Can I Prepare For A Tornado In My North Nashville Neighborhood?

4/24/2023 (Permalink)

Nashville is in an area known for tornadoes, unfortunately. Don’t be caught unaware; prepare beforehand for possible tornadoes in your North Nashville neighborhood!

A tornado is a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud extending from a thunderstorm to the ground; it generally occurs near the edge of a storm. A tornado can be obscured from your view by rain or low-hanging clouds, developing so rapidly that a warning is almost impossible. Tornadic winds have been clocked as high as 300 miles per hour.

Tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastation in seconds. Keep reading to learn more about ways to stay safe and be prepared.

What Are Some Tornado Warning Signs?

Understanding tornadoes and their warning signs will help you prepare for tornado season. Your weather channel reporter may alert you that you are under a “tornado watch.” A tornado watch means that the present weather conditions favor violent weather.

Keep an eye out for these danger signs:

• Dark and greenish sky
• Large, dark, and low-lying clouds
• Hail 
• A roaring sound that is often described as sounding like a passing train.

Suppose your weather professionals report a “tornado warning” in the area. In that case, this means that a tornado has been spotted on the ground or indicated by radar, and you will need to take cover immediately:

• Go to the lowest, most interior area of your home or business immediately, putting as many walls between yourself and the outdoors as possible. 
• Please stay away from windows and do not open them.
• Use your arms to protect your head, or cover yourself with a mattress, sleeping bag, or pillows. 
• Remember where weighty objects are on the floor above, and stay away from the area directly beneath in case they fall through. 

Having a tornado safety plan at your North Nashville home or office is essential in letting your workforce and family know where to shelter quickly.

Why Is SERVPRO Of North Nashville Counties My Best Choice For Storm Damage Remediation?

The SERVPRO team specializes in storm damage recovery, and we can handle these events quickly and efficiently. 

• Our personnel have been trained and have all the necessary training to assist in a storm emergency event. 
• Every crew member has experience with a storm event in the past, so they know exactly what to do. 
• Our warehouse is well-stocked with equipment that can meet all your needs. 

Cleaning up after a significant weather event can be challenging. When it comes to storm damage to your North Nashville home or business by a tornado, hurricane, or other severe weather, remember that the team here at SERVPRO of North Nashville is here to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Learn more about steps you can take while waiting for SERVPRO to arrive here.

We also handle water damage, fire damage, and mold remediation! Call us at (615) 876 9551 to learn more!

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