Thunderstorm Safety in Elizabeth City, Outer Banks, NC

6/19/2017 (Permalink)

Are you ready North Carolina?

It is important to be prepared for thunderstorms and severe weather. 

A thunderstorm is considered severe if it has wind gusts of at least 58 miles per hour or produces hail at least 1" in diameter.

Do you know the difference between a Thunderstorm watch and a warning?  WATCH out, severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch North Carolina area.  Be WARNED, severe weather has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar.  The American Red Cross tells us how to prepare for thunderstorms and suggests getting trained in first aid and to put together an emergency preparedness kit.

When damage strikes, you can be ruined or You Can Be Ready. Visit Emergency Ready Plan, Username: ERP@SPECityOBX.comPassword:Ready.  

At SERVPRO® of Elizabeth City, Outer Banks, we are "Always Ready to Help".