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13th April, 2020
Last weekend dangerous storms swept through Northern Georgia knocking out power and causing widespread flooding and water damage. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touchdown in Barlow County to our north and is looking into several other tornado reporting’s, one in southern Fulton County.
A company spokesman for Georgia Electrical Membership Corporation said that emergency crews would be working around the clock to get the power back on but working conditions were strained due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Crews are required to travel in separate trucks and must stay at least 6 feet apart while working.
In more than one case, people were awakened when they heard uprooted trees crash through their roofs, causing water damage in their homes. One resident said she and her husband were awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of high winds and the smell of rain and soil inside their townhouse. A tree had crashed through the ceiling in a guest bedroom.
Further north near Dalton, the Mill Creek reached a level of about 15 feet, 4 feet above flood stage. The city’s fire department responded to 8 emergency calls from motorists stranded on flooded roads. There was even one house that was lifted off its foundation and carried into the center of the street.
And the bad news weather-wise is that more spring storms are on the way.
Anytime your home as gone through a severe storm it’s important to inspect for damage. The roof shingles may have gotten blown off; gutters and downspouts may have been pulled away from their mountings by wind or a high volume of water. If your home has suffered any storm-related flooding, you if need to start cleanup of the water intrusion as quickly as possible. Mold is always a threat when drywall, insulation, or furnishings remain wet for longer than 24-48 hours. And always start by taking a lot of photos of any damage from many different angles. These photos will come in handy if you need to file an insurance claim later.
Water Mold Fire Restoration of Atlanta, (678) 373-4654, is your local remediation expert when it comes to providing assistance for you when you need to inspect for damage and then clean up after a storm negatively affects your home.Don’t be fooled by any fly-by-night companies that show up during storm emergencies proclaiming they can help. We are the nationally certified water and mold remediation company that you can trust to do the job correctly and we will still be here after the emergency has passed, unlike those other so-called “experts”.
We are members of the community and our phones are always manned. We are ready and able to respond 24/7 during any emergency situation that you may have. Call us and we will be there within the hour.
