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Lightning, Thunder and Severe Storms

4/13/2022 (Permalink)


Most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Lightning is interesting to watch but extremely dangerous.

According to the National Weather Service, in the United States, lightning fatalities have decreased over the past 30 years, lightning continues to be one of the top weather killers in the United States. Understanding the dangers of lightning is important so that you can get to a safe place when thunderstorms are on the way.

Understanding Thunder

Thunder is the sound made by a flash of lightning. Lightning heats the air quickly as it passes through the air. Usually, you can hear thunder about 10 miles from a lightning strike. Since lightning can strike outward 10 miles from a thunderstorm, if you hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance from the storm.

Storms can be severe at times and very dangerous. If you have storm damage to your home or business it can be over whelming, luckily there is a place for help. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs. SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison Counties is here to respond quickly when you have storm damage in the Louisa, Orange and Madison areas.

If you are a business owner, storm damage can be very costly. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. When an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large-scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area.

We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs. SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison Counties.

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