Preparing for Spring Storms | SERVPRO® of McAllen

4/1/2024 (Permalink)

The warm weather of spring has arrived, and we know for our Texas home that means that plenty of rain and severe storms can come right along with it. It isn’t uncommon to see thunderstorms, flash flooding and even the occasional early season tropical-style storm during the spring months.

As spring pushes toward summer, the weather can intensify and the official hurricane season starts. With potentially volatile weather headed our way, it is important to be prepared.

All the preparations in the world won’t matter if you don’t have a way to receive weather alerts. Staying informed is one of the most important things you can do in order to safely ride out anything Mother Nature brings.

The Power of the Internet

Your phone is likely never very far away from your hand, which makes it one of the best choices for staying connected to weather forecasts and alerts. There are Wireless Emergency Alerts that can be sent directly to your phone, but you should also consider signing up for another reliable weather app in order to have the most information possible.

When you are choosing an app, make sure you are sticking with a nationally recognized organization. Seek out your nearest news station, since many of them offer apps that will keep informed on a multitude of situations. Make sure you sign up for alerts from the city as well.

Keep an eye on local weather forecasts when an event is predicted so that you are not caught off-guard if an alert is issued. This can also help you decide on any upcoming travel plans you may have and keep you up to date on shelters and evacuation orders.

Non-Electronic Options

While our phones and other screens are great resources for staying well-informed, they also have batteries that will eventually run out. Make sure you have a way to continue receiving weather alerts and other news even if the power goes out long-term.

If there are weather sirens close enough to your home to hear, get to know the different sounds they make ahead of a storm coming in. Invest in an NOAA weather radio as well. These are portable, require no electricity and can give you accurate information through any kind of severe weather. Keep one handy even after a storm has moved through in case another system is close behind it.

Emergency alerts can save your life by getting you out of harm’s way, but that doesn’t mean your home won’t see some damage when storms get bad. If it does, call us day or night and start restoration immediately. We are local, which means we are ready to go the moment you need us.

Serious storms can cause serious property damage. Call SERVPRO® ²⁴⁄₇ for immediate restoration assistance.