Home in Ridgecrest Damaged During Recent High Wind Event?
5/9/2023 (Permalink)
Many parts of San Bernardino County have experienced extreme weather events this year, ranging from heavy rain and flash flooding to snow and blizzard conditions. Severe storms can damage properties and cause power outages. When a storm damages your property, fast action is required to minimize the chances of secondary damage. Our teams in Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms, Victorville respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day.
Recently, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for Ridgecrest. West winds were measured at 30 to 40 miles per hour, with gusts up to 65 miles per hour. Here are some tips for minimizing wind damage from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
High Wind Warnings
- Are issued when sustained winds of 40 miles per hour or greater or gusts up to 58 miles per hour or greater are expected
- These high winds are usually associated with severe thunderstorms and hurricanes
Preparing for High Winds
- Be sure your property is secure
- Remove any dead trees or overhanging branches near structures
- Remove loose objects outdoors, on patios, roofs, or balconies that could blow away.
- Shutter windows securely and brace outside doors
- Bring in unsecured objects from patios and balconies and secure objects that could blow away and cause damage or injury
Call Us Today!
When wind damages your home or commercial business in Ridgecrest, our local Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms, Victorville teams are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 760-244-2566.
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