Tracking Hurricanes Is Easier With Advances In Technology

6/3/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Tarpon is ready to respond when you have storm damage.

Local Hurricane Damage

Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. According to the National Weather Service, on average, 12 tropical storms, 6 of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year.

In the Central Pacific Ocean, an average of 3 tropical storms, 2 of which become hurricanes form or move over the area during the hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year.

Hundred Years Ago

Tampa Bay suffered a destructive hurricane on October 25, 1921. The storm surge inundated areas in Bayshore and Tarpon Springs. A storm surge estimated at 11 feet destroyed substantial portions of the sea wall along coastal locations.

Without the support of modern technology such as satellites, radars, and mathematical models, the forecast for such an event was extremely difficult as it was completely dependent on sparse marine and land observations.

Time to Prepare Is Now

More than ever, the National Weather Service encourages proper planning in order to effectively respond before, during, and after the storm. You also should know who can help after a storm if you have damage.

Storms and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. SERVPRO of Tarpon provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If flood water is not handled quickly and properly, it can jeopardize your safety, and cause severe damage to your home’s structure. Remember, the longer you wait, the worse the problem will get.

Call SERVPRO of Tarpon if you have storm damage (727) 934-5555.