There are various aspects of hurricanes, and each comes with potential damage. Those who live near the coast should understand how hurricane damage works and what concerns may arise. Paul Davis Restoration of North Dallas is based in Carrollton and serves North Dallas and the surrounding areas. Here, we outline the parts of a hurricane and how each may negatively affect the safety of a home.
Where Hurricanes Occur Most
Anyone who resides near the ocean is at a heightened risk of experiencing hurricanes. Even within this geographic group, some areas tend to attract more hurricanes than others. For instance, the Northwest Pacific sees by far the largest number of hurricanes each year.
In the United States, hurricanes tend to occur most often in Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas. Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, but most hurricanes make landfall in the U.S. during August and September. Hurricanes thrive on warm ocean water temperatures and cool air temperatures, thus making late summer and early fall the prime time for hurricane occurrences.
Hurricanes also generate powerful storms that can cause severe damage beyond coastal areas.
Aside from knowing when and where hurricanes occur most often, it is also important to consider disaster planning if you live in an area where hurricanes are likely to happen.
What Kind of Damage Can a Hurricane Cause?
Hurricanes have several destructive features, including storm surge winds, torrential downpours, and flooding. For example, hurricanes form with three main parts known as the calm eye in the center, the eye wall where the winds and rains are the strongest, and the rain bands which spin out from the center and give the storm its size. Combined, these elements may lead to extreme property damage. Common types of hurricane devastation that affect homes include:
Roof Damage
Category four hurricanes produce 130 to 156 mph winds. The speed and intensity of these winds make them capable of lifting a roof directly off a house.
Interior Damage
Due to damage on the exterior of a home, such as a roof or structural damage, interiors like walls, floors, and personal items might experience damage. Heavy rains and flying debris have the potential to destroy a home’s furnishings. Mold damage is another common type of interior hurricane destruction that’s typically caused by excessive moisture from flooding or heavy rains.
Home Equipment Damage
If hurricane waters flood your home, or roof and structural damage expose its contents to the storm, you may experience equipment damage. The equipment most often impacted by hurricanes includes steam boilers, hot-water boilers, sterilizers, vulcanizers, electrical machinery, transformers, generators, air-conditioning systems, electronic data processing, computers, and telephone systems.
What to Do When a Home Has Been Affected by Hurricane Damage
After a hurricane has passed and your home has been left to suffer the consequences, you may want to look into emergency services to handle the hurricane damage. Storm and flood services are highly beneficial in restoring your home and your items following a disaster. Located in Carrollton and serving North Dallas and surrounding areas, Paul Davis Restoration of North Dallas will come to your home after a hurricane to evaluate and discuss areas of concern. Working alongside your insurance company, we will help restore your home and belongings in a timely matter.
The damages caused by a hurricane can be immense, and while they are hard to prevent, Paul Davis Restoration of North Dallas is here to help you get back on your feet. For additional information about hurricane damage or to learn about our services, contact us today.
