Eight Tips to Prepare For Tornado Season
By Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty, 601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell
(Front Gate Real Estate)
Two tornadoes have passed dangerously close to my home over the course of the last two weeks. Each time I found myself hunkered down in the closet.The first tornado went less than a half mile east of my home; todays' early morning storm was a half mile west! My neighbors and I feel like we have a target on our back.Fortunately, there was only minor damage with each tornado. Downed tree limbs, trees toppled, their roots upended. Shingles were ripped from rooftops, but to my knowledge, no injuries or car accidents as a direct result. Nearly 1000 households were without power at 10:00 a.m. **I'm now receiving reports of multiple trees down in nearby neighborhoods, roof damage, fences down, etc.Tornadoes are most common from March to June, but can occur at any time. It's wise to take precau...
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