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Being Prepared: Georgia's Tornado Season
5/11/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville and Douglas is prepared to help you and your family when a storm hits (912) 285-0724.
We are heading toward the end of tornado season for Southeast Georgia, but it's not over yet. With our biggest threat of wind damage for our inner coastal Georgia areas. Even though tornadoes are year-round in Georgia they see their peak in March through May.
What to know about tornadoes in Georgia
All of Georgia is prone to tornadoes.
Tornadoes most often occur in mid-afternoon to early evening. It can strike at any time day or night.
Georgia tornadoes are often accompanied by hail and strong rainfall.
Know the difference between a Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning
Tornado Watch: Weather conditions have the "ingredients" to produce a tornado.
Tornado Warning: A tornado has been spotted in your area and should take immediate shelter.
The State of Georgia recommends:
If local authorities issue a tornado warning or if you see a funnel cloud, take shelter immediately.
Storm cellars or basements provide the best protection.
If underground shelter is not available, go into an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible.
In a high-rise building, go to a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible.
Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. Go to the center of the room. Stay away from corners because they attract debris.
A vehicle, trailer or mobile home does not provide good protection. Plan to go quickly to a building with a strong foundation, if possible.
If shelter is not available, lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area. Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.
Stay in the shelter location until the danger has passed.
Tornado season is here, stay prepared and stay aware.
SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville and Douglas is prepared to help you and your family when a storm hits our rural Georgia area. We offer a wide range of emergency response services such as:
Tarping Damaged Roofs and Buildings
Containing Damage
24- Hour Emergency Response
Generators
Water Damage Restoration
We are ALWAYS Here to Help our neighbors when disaster strikes.