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An Overactive Hurricane Season Requires Special Attention for Horry County Residents

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As hurricanes and tropical storms become more intense, homeowners in Horry County must prepare for dangerous storm surges—the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the U.S. Storm surges can cause rapid inland flooding, structural destruction, and tens of thousands of dollars in damage from just inches of water. Preparation is critical: understand your evacuation zone, sign up for alerts, gather emergency supplies, and protect your home in advance. After the storm, avoid floodwaters and electrical hazards, follow official guidance, and rely on professional storm recovery services like Restoration 1 of Horry County to safely handle cleanup and restoration.
Hurricane Season warning sign under a lightning-filled storm sky.

This year, more and more homeowners are relying on storm recovery services in Horry County. As named storms increase in frequency and intensity, understanding the risks and taking precautions before and after the storm are important in protecting your health and your property.

The Dangers of Storm Surges: Storm Recovery in Horry County

Caused by the force of the winds around a hurricane or tropical storm, a storm surge is an excessive amount of water pushed toward the shore by the storm. A storm surge is fast, produces inland flooding, and often produces over 20 feet of water at once. Any property in the way are likely to be destroyed along the coast.

The key to coming back stronger than ever after a storm surge is to remain informed and prepare ahead of time.

  • Storm surges are the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
  • Water weighs around 1,700 pounds per cubic yard, so the waves from a storm surge can easily destroy a building along the coast.
  • A storm surge will undermine roads and foundations, eroding the materials underneath.
  • A single inch of water from a surge can lead to around $25,000 in property damages.
  • In order to prepare for a tropical storm or storm surge:
  • Understand your area’s risk of hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding.
  • Sign up for community warning alerts or emergency alerts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio.
  • Learn more about your evacuation zone, evacuation route and shelter locations within driving distance of your home.
  • Gather necessary storm preparedness supplies, including three days of food and water for every person, medical aid, medications and more.
  • Protect your home from significant storm damage by cleaning the drains and gutters, installing check valves and investing in storm shutters for windows.

Keeping Safe After Hurricane Damage

After the storm has passed, it’s not all sunshine. There will still be dangers around every corner, so take precautions.

  • Listen to the authorities for instructions and up-to-date storm warnings and information.
  • Do not attempt storm recovery and cleanup yourself. Hire a local restoration company to handle the damage.
  • Do not touch any electrical equipment in your home if there is standing water.
  • Avoid walking through floodwater, as it can contain dangerous debris, scared animals or contaminants.
  • Save your phone’s battery for emergencies.

For 24-hour storm recovery services this hurricane season, please call Restoration 1 of Horry County!

About The Author

Jake Gervin is the president of Restoration 1 of Horry County. Jake and his team of professionals are all certified by the IICRC and have years of experience in home and commercial restoration.

(843) 603-8282

TLDR: Too Long, Don't Read

As hurricanes and tropical storms become more intense, homeowners in Horry County must prepare for dangerous storm surges—the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the U.S. Storm surges can cause rapid inland flooding, structural destruction, and tens of thousands of dollars in damage from just inches of water. Preparation is critical: understand your evacuation zone, sign up for alerts, gather emergency supplies, and protect your home in advance. After the storm, avoid floodwaters and electrical hazards, follow official guidance, and rely on professional storm recovery services like Restoration 1 of Horry County to safely handle cleanup and restoration.

For 24-hour storm recovery services this hurricane season, please call Restoration 1 of Horry County!

(843) 603-8282

TLDR: Too Long, Don't Read

As hurricanes and tropical storms become more intense, homeowners in Horry County must prepare for dangerous storm surges—the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the U.S. Storm surges can cause rapid inland flooding, structural destruction, and tens of thousands of dollars in damage from just inches of water. Preparation is critical: understand your evacuation zone, sign up for alerts, gather emergency supplies, and protect your home in advance. After the storm, avoid floodwaters and electrical hazards, follow official guidance, and rely on professional storm recovery services like Restoration 1 of Horry County to safely handle cleanup and restoration.
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