Storm Breaks Heatwave

7/23/2019 (Permalink)

Tree Fell in Road

Maryland has recently experienced a serious heatwave. The storms on July 22, 2019, brought a much-needed break to the heat, but it also brought flash floods and water damage to many properties in Anne Arundel County. SERVPRO® of Edgewater/Deale-Churchton/Lothion was called to address water damage in several Edgewater properties.

According to WTOP, Anne Arundel County saw flash floods, power outages, and tornado warnings in neighboring Montgomery County. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado that killed a man when a tree fell on him in his driveway.

Consider the following warning systems when preparing for an approaching storm:

• Subscribe to notifications from the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management.
• Purchase a weather radio, which is designed to alert you to dangerous weather situations.
• Connect with the NOAA Weather Radio channel for your community.
• Subscribe to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

After the thunderstorms came through the Edgewater area on Monday, SERVPRO® of Edgewater/Deale-Churchton/Lothion was called to address water damage in several properties. Stay storm safe by getting communication early!