Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, hurricanes, storm surges, tornadoes and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. These severe storms occur in all regions of Northeast and Central Ohio. Thunderstorms are often accompanied by high winds, hail, lightning, heavy rain and in rare cases can produce tornadoes. Hail is formed when updrafts in thunderclouds carry raindrops upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze and merge into lumps of ice.
CMS Roofing and Restoration encourages everyone to be proactive and prepare now for storms and severe weather.
Here are some simple things you can do now to prepare before a storm hits:
- Trim dead branches and cut down dead trees to reduce the danger of these falling onto your house during a storm.
- Clean gutters, drains and downpipes.
- Make sure your roof is in good repair.
- Create an emergency kit that includes:
- Important documents sealed in a watertight plastic bag
- Cash
- Enough nonperishable food, bottled water, and medication for at least three days (plus manual can opener)
- First-aid kit/medicines
- Battery-powered radio
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Personal hygiene items
- Extra clothes and blankets
- Food and other supplies for pets
When a storm is imminent:
- When a severe storm is on the horizon, pay attention to local news for important updates regarding the storm’s path and severity.
- Always check the weather forecast before heading out on the water. Do not go boating in a storm. If you are on the water and see bad weather approaching, head for shore immediately.
- Secure everything that might be blown around or torn loose – indoors and outdoors. Flying objects such as garbage cans and lawn furniture can injure people and damage property.
- Consider going to the sheltered area that you and your family identified in your emergency plan.
During a storm:
- If you are indoors during a storm, stay away from windows, doors and fireplaces.
- If you are advised by officials to evacuate, do so. Delay may make later evacuation difficult or impossible. Take your emergency kit with you.
- If indoors, you can use a cellular or cordless telephone during a severe storm, but it is not safe to use a corded telephone.
- If you are in a car, stop the car away from trees or power lines that might fall on you. Avoid the base of steep or unstable slopes and low areas prone to flooding. Stay inside the car.
CMS Roofing and Restoration will be there for the aftermath. When the storm has passed, and you are safe, call the Storm Damage Experts. We will inspect your roof, windows, siding and gutters for hail, wind, rain, and fallen branch damages. We will help you file a claim with your Homeowner’s insurance, so you pay little to out of pocket for repairs
