Hurricane Season 2020

4/3/2020 (Permalink)

AT SERVPRO of Chesterfield and SERVPRO of Tri-Cities Plus, we want you to be always be aware and be prepared. Although hurricane season normally occurs during June - November, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be more active than usual, according to an outlook released by the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project. This means that activity can occur before and after these months.

A total of 16 named storms, eight hurricanes and four major hurricanes are expected this season. This is significant because this is above the 30-year average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes. Just because there are a set number of hurricanes predicted, this does not mean that each one will have a major impact on U.S. residents. Some storms can be minor, while some can be catastrophic. These hurricanes can lead to heavy storms with high winds and heavy rainfall, which will put your home or business at risk for flooding and damages if you are not properly prepared.

And it's it’s not just those along the coast that can experience significant, life-threatening impacts. Evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family now, before the first storm of the season even forms. Keep in mind that standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding, and flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period!