Tornado Season Preparedness in Nashville

6/25/2019 (Permalink)

Tornado quick facts:

• Tornadoes can strike quickly, with little to no warning
• Tornadoes may appear almost transparent until dust and debris are picked up, or a cloud forms in the funnel
• Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3pm and 9pm, but can occur at any time
• Southern states have peak tornado season from March through May, but as we have experienced here, they can happen at any time of the year
• The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 mph, but they can vary from stationary to 70 mph
• The average tornado moves southwest to northeast, but they have been known to move in any direction

Being prepared for any serious weather event is always a good idea, and understanding what you might experience will help you to figure out what will be best. It is important to have a tornado plan in place at home, at the office, or anywhere you may frequent. Know where you can quickly take shelter, and practice at home and at the office at least yearly. When a tornado watch is issued, start thinking about those safe places and what you may need to have ready if things get bad.

• Establish a plan for communication. Make sure your family or workforce knows how to get in contact with one another before, and after, disaster happens. 
• Make sure your insurance is up to date. Don’t wait until the worst happens to find out that you aren’t covered. 
• Ensure that your home or business is in the best repair possible. Doing this can help you to minimize damages. 
• Have an evacuation plan in place. Make sure everyone you care about knows where to go in the event of truly bad weather. For a tornado event, heading to lower and interior areas away from glass and exterior entrances will be the best place to weather the storm. 

In the event that a disaster strikes your home or business, the team here at SERVPRO of Belle Meade / West Nashville is ready to help. Call us today for help with recovering from a Middle Tennessee severe weather event.