When it comes to natural disasters, hurricanes are among the most frightening. A hurricane, like any other type of natural disaster, can cause extensive damage in a very short period of time.

As a result, many people understandably worry about their safety during and after a hurricane. After all, you probably don’t need much convincing that these storms can wreck havoc on your home and property while also putting you in grave danger.

Continue reading to learn more about potential hurricane damage to your property.

Home and Business Property Damage

A hurricane can cause significant damage to your home and business property, especially if it is a category 3 or higher hurricane. Hurricane winds, heavy rains, and tropical storms can cause damage to walls and roofs, as well as cracked foundations and broken windows and doors.

The torrential rains may also cause water damage to the interior of your home. Water damage can quickly lead to the growth of mold and mildew, which can be harmful to your and your family’s health.

Hurricanes can wreak havoc on businesses, causing property damage, lost revenue, and employee absence. High winds or flooding can cause property damage, potentially resulting in inventory loss.

Storm Surges

Storm surge flooding can be devastating, especially for coastal communities, causing significant property damage, utility service disruption, personal injury, and even death due to astronomical storm tide levels.

A storm surge is a surge of water along the coast caused by a hurricane. Strong tropical-storm-force winds blowing water inland cause the surge, resulting in coastal flooding. When a tropical cyclone creates an area with higher sea levels, this phenomenon can occur before a hurricane.

 

 

Utility Damage

Hurricanes bring with them strong winds that can disrupt utility services such as guaranteed power outages, as well as water and gas, for a large number of people.

Utility service outages can last for days or even weeks, making it difficult to complete essential tasks like working or caring for a loved one.

Personal Injury

Personal injury may result from hurricane damage caused by falling objects, flooding, and road damage.

If you go outside during a hurricane, you could be hurt if a tree falls on your car or if you are hit by flying debris. You may also sustain injuries if you slip and fall on ice in an area that has been flooded by a hurricane.

As a result, residents in hurricane and tropical-storm-prone areas are frequently advised to either stay inside during the storm or relocate to a safe location until the danger passes.

Road and Infrastructure

Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause significant road damage, necessitating repairs by local and state governments (which may take several months to complete).

Roads may be flooded, have large potholes, or become impassable due to fallen trees. Flooding may cause the road to be completely washed away in some cases. Because the road must be completely rebuilt, this damage may take a long time to repair.

While the repairs are being made, you may have to take an alternate route to get around. This can be inconvenient and time-consuming, particularly if you require food and household supplies.

Flooding

Flooding is frequently associated with hurricanes, particularly in coastal areas. A storm surge or heavy rainfall can cause river flooding or coastal flooding.

Hurricanes can cause flooding, causing damage to homes and other structures. Flooding can also contaminate your drinking water supply with sewage and dangerous bacteria, rendering it unsafe to drink.

In some cases, flooding can make it impossible for your family to leave your home for several days. It may also prevent emergency responders from reaching you quickly if you require assistance.

Landslides

Landslides can occur as a result of heavy rainfall, such as tropical cyclones and hurricanes. Heavy rain can loosen and saturate the soil in a landslide-prone area, increasing the likelihood of a slide.

Landslides can cause serious injury, loss of life, and property destruction, among other things. Furthermore, because they generate a large amount of debris, they can be difficult to clean up after.

Tips on How You Can Protect Your Home and Loved Ones in the Event of a Hurricane

There are several ways you can protect your home and family from the dangers of a hurricane, such as:

Stay Informed

Staying informed is the best way to protect yourself during a hurricane. Following weather reports and forecasts can help you predict when tropical systems will hit your area and prepare accordingly.

 

 

Stay Indoors

When a hurricane approaches, it’s best to stay indoors.

Winds can cause damage to windows, exterior doors, and walls, so stay away from them. If you have outdoor furniture, rotate or secure it to keep it from blowing away during the storm.

This will protect you from the flooding and flying debris that hurricanes can cause.

Board Up

If you live in a flood-prone area, you should board up your windows before a hurricane hits. This will keep water out of your house during a flood.

Stay Calm

Above all, it’s important to stay calm during a hurricane. While it’s important to understand the dangers that come with these storms, panicking will only make the situation worse.

Contact Titan Restoration Construction for Your Storm Restoration Needs

When a hurricane makes landfall, the devastation it causes can be catastrophic. These powerful storms can cause a lot of damage in just a few hours, uprooting trees and destroying homes and businesses.

If a hurricane recently caused significant damage to your personal property, home, or business, you’ll want to get it back up and running as soon as possible. However, in order to do so, you must first find a cost-effective way to repair the damage to your home or business.

Titan Restoration Construction can help with this.

We specialize in repairing hurricane damage so that people can return to their homes as soon as possible. Storm damage cleanup, flood restoration, and mold remediation are among the services we provide.

Rest assured that our team of experts will work tirelessly to repair every aspect of your home that has been damaged by the storm.

Call us today at 561-763-4978 to learn more about how we can help you.