Luverne Alabama In Storm Crosshairs

4/7/2017 (Permalink)

Luverne Alabama Tornado

SERVPRO of Greenville/Troy/Andalusia Storm Response Team sprang into action after an EF0 Tornado tore through the City of Luverne on Monday, April 3, 2017, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

When you call, we are there.

April is a beautiful month for Alabama. The sun shines, flowers bloom, grass grows and new life begins from a slow Spring rain, adding color and character to our landscape.

But with this, weather systems form and occasionally disrupt the beauty with damaging storms.

It happens every Spring.

And we should always be prepared.

It is important to us at SERVPRO that our neighbors, friends and families pay close attention to Weather Alerts and local Weather personnel during peak tornado season.

Let me go over a few important factors to remember.

According to the National Climatic Data Center

1. We live in “Dixie Alley”. (The term "Dixie Alley" was coined by NSSFC director Allen Pearson after witnessing a tornado outbreak which included more than 9 long-track, violent tornadoes and killed 121 on February 21, 1971)
2. Alabama is second only to Kansas in F5 Tornadoes.
3. Alabama has suffered more fatalities than any other State except Texas and Mississippi.
4. Alabama has two Tornado seasons. Spring and November-December.   

Therefore, it is of utmost importance that we pay attention to an Alabama approaching Storm.

Important tips to Remember. 

1. Be alert for changing weather conditions.
2. Listen to TV, Radio and local authorities.
3. Own a weather radio for up to the minute warnings.

What to look for:

1. Low, or layered clouds that appear to be moving in opposite directions or rotating.
2. Sudden dark sky. (often w/ an orange or green glow)
3. A loud continuous roar/approaching train (sound) 

Be prepared to take cover immediately.

1. Have a pre-planned shelter to go to if you live in a Mobile Home.
2. Go to a storm shelter, basement or the most interior room in your home, away from any outside walls or windows.
3. If you are driving a car do not try to outrun a tornado. Find the nearest building and shelter in the lowest level. If you cannot find a building, lay flat in a ditch. (Be aware of any flooding or flying debris)

After the storm has passed:

1. Make sure everyone is okay.
2. Check for any damage to your home or property.
3. Call 911 or your local Police if you see downed power lines.

We at SERVPRO of Greenville/Troy/Andalusia understand how frustrating it can be to go through a Southern spring storm that leaves behind its wake a devastating amount of water and storm damage to your home or business.

Therefore, we stand “At the Ready”!

“Like it never even happened”.