Thunderstorm Watch VS.Thunderstorm Warning

5/22/2020 (Permalink)

As we go further into spring, we can expect more storms to come our way. It is important to be prepared for storms. In order to know how to be prepared for storms, we also have to know when to be prepared.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

A severe thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. A watch is issued but the SPC (Storm Prediction Center).

Severe Thunderstorm WARNING

A severe thunderstorm warning means that a severe thunderstorm is occurring or is imminent based on Doppler radar information or a reliable spotter report. A warning is issued by the local National Weather Services.

How Can SERVPRO Help?

Unexpected emergencies like severe weather call for immediate action. SERVPRO of South Chesterfield/Wildwood is the professional team near you that knows that immediate reaction to the disaster is important to helping you get your life back to normal.

Utilizing our 1-4-8 Service Response Guidelines*, we strive to:

• Contact you within 1 hour from notice of loss to arrange for service.
• Be on-site to begin mitigation services within 4 hours of notification.
• Provide a verbal briefing of scope to you within 8 business hours of on-site arrival.

SERVPRO of South Chesterfield/Wildwood can also perform pack-out services, which is removing salvageable personal property from the affected area for off-site cleaning and storage.

Call 636.537.5400 for your storm damage needs.