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Best ways to stay safe during a hurricane or nor’easter

Written by jsolloway on . Posted in , .

Every season in New Hampshire brings weather challenges. Spring rains can cause flooding. In the summer, thunderstorms appear out of nowhere, at times leaving us without power. Fall is the time for hurricanes. Winters bring nor’easters burying us in snow and knocking down trees. No matter what time of year it is, we are not really completely safe from Mother Nature’s wrath. We can’t stop Mother Nature, but there are precautions we can take and ways to stay safe during violent storms such as a hurricane or a nor’easter.

Defining the storms

While I don’t believe the inhabitants of New Hampshire really need me to define the weather they know all too well; this is an informative article, and I am here to inform. Nor’easters and hurricanes are intense low-pressure weather systems that can cause extensive harm to the areas affected by them. Nor’easters are cold-core lows that typically strike between October and April, while hurricanes are warm-core lows that appear between June and November. Both storms can deliver high winds and substantial precipitation. Their main difference is the size of the wind field. Hurricanes have a narrow field of powerful winds with a focus around the center, while the nor’easter’s winds are more spread out. But the point is, they can both be dangerous and you need to be on your guard for both.

Protect yourself

Be informed. This is the first step in safeguarding yourself from these raging storms.

  • Have evacuation plans ready to identify a shelter and a way to get there
  • Before the storm, stock up on emergency supplies such as:
  • Food (especially non-perishable)
  • Water
  • Protective clothing
  • Medications
  • Batteries
  • Flashlights
  • Important documents
  • Road maps and a full tank of gas
  • Listen to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio or a local news station for information
  • Follow the safety official’s instructions
  • If you live in a hurricane/nor’easter evacuation zone, be prepared to evacuate

If you must weather the storm, stay in a secure building and keep away from windows. Remain where you are until authorities announce that the danger has passed, many times during a hurricane, the lull signifies the eye of the storm. You are not really safe. Put your trust in the safety officials to let you know when the storm is over.

Recovering from property damage after the storm

Once the storm is ended, check your home. If it has sustained damage, you need to call a disaster restoration professional. Soil-Away Cleaning and Restoration is an excellent choice. With over 25 years of service to the New Hampshire residents during such times, they have the experience and expertise to restore your home from flood, fire and storm damage. This includes everything from emergency cleanup to comprehensive rebuild services. They are available 24/7; call them at (603) 641-6555.
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Jay KorsenJay Korsen
00:51 04 Aug 22
All I have to say is WOW and FANTASTIC. I just got done building out my new professional office with Soil-Away’s construction division and they went ABOVE and BEYOND. Scott and Mike, the carpenters are skilled artisans. The project got done on time and the project came in on budget! The finished results have been blowing people away. Much better than I could have anticipated. Anyone is welcome to come to our office, Bright Light Chiropractic in Hooksett to check out the fine work they did. Simply can’t sing enough praises for them. Sorry that the picture doesn’t do the job justice. Thank you Jack and your team. -Dr. Jay
Asian BreezeAsian Breeze
04:28 15 Jul 22
Since day one, I’ve known the owner, Jack, to be a hard-working and selfless leader. Through the efforts of him and his team, he was able to restore my flooded restaurant to tip-top shape. I was amazed with Jack’s orderliness throughout the entire process. Jack has proven to me that he is trustworthy, as both a friend and an individual in the work environment.
Breton LangendorferBreton Langendorfer
21:17 07 Jul 22
Highly recommend Soil-Away. A pipe in our upstairs bathroom gave and sent water down through a wall for at least a day before we noticed water dripping through our kitchen ceiling. Our insurance put us in touch with Soil-Away and they were at our house the next morning to assess the damage and dry things out. Joe, Ray and Tom were phenomenal to work with. They explained every part of the process to us and were very professional and friendly. If you have to deal with similar issues call Soil-Away, you won’t regret it.
Maureen CidzikMaureen Cidzik
13:49 15 May 22
Superior service from start to finish. Highly responsive. The entire team is dedicated to quality and customer care and it shows in everything they do – from first call, to estimate, to job completion.
Sarah GrugnaleSarah Grugnale
16:02 14 Jan 22
Joe and Tommy were amazing to deal with, they kept us updated every step of the process. They were punctual and hard working, answering all of our questions that we had. Everything was done as promised and even above and beyond. A great experience from start to finish.
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