Thunderstorms in Mission Valley?

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in San Diego.

When thunder roars, go indoors!

Thunderstorms are dangerous. In 2019 there were three-hundred, and ninety-six recorded lightning strikes in San Diego County. SERVPRO^® of Mission Valley East responds to storm damage emergencies throughout the year in Mission Valley. Thunderstorms can happen any time of the year in Mission Valley, and it is always a good idea to prepare in advance for this eventuality. With this in mind, here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be safe when thunderstorms threaten:

Thunderstorms and Lightning

Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can:

• Include powerful winds over 50 miles per hour
• Create hail
• Cause flash flooding and tornadoes

IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

• When thunder roars, go indoors!
• Move from outdoors into a building or car.
• Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
• Unplug appliances.
• Do not use landline phones.

Call Us!

SERVPRO^® of Mission Valley East is ready to respond 24-hours a day to storm damage emergencies.  Call us today at 619-303-3599. We’ll clean and restore your storm damage in Mission Valley, “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO^® of Mission Valley East is Independently Owned and Operated.