Hurricane Season in Tampa
Tampa Bay, Florida is a beautiful city with numerous attractions, clear water beaches, and a warm climate all-year around. However, as all Tampa locals know, there is a certain time of year where everyone has to be cautious and keep an eye on the weather. Hurricanes periodically hit the Tampa Bay area creating mass damage including, but not limited to tree and lawn damage, structural damage, and water damage to structures. Hurricane season in Tampa, Florida is August through October (within these months):
- 78% of the tropical storm days
- 87% of the “minor” hurricane days, and
- 96% of the “major” hurricane day
Hurricanes have been known to persist all of the way into the month of December. In the past few years, in fact, some of the strongest hurricanes were in late October and early November. Needless to say, it is not time to breathe easily just quite yet Tampa.
The average square mileage of Tampa is 48 feet above sea level (in contrast to New Orleans where elevation is negative). This fact implies that there is little threat of water damage to the majority of Tampa. This is not to say that storm surge and water damage are impossible, it’s just that they are not the main factors contributing to damage in the Tampa area. Debris damage is the main contributing factor. Luckily there are ways to reduce the damage hurricanes create.
Debris During a Hurricane
Tree debris create a substantial amount of damage to a house during a hurricane.
Pine Tree Crushes a Home's Roof
Trees and branches surrounding a structure can fall on roofs or even crush the structure ruining the house for good. The cost of these repairs should be covered by your home insurance, but think about the threat it imposes to someone in the house. Additionally, consider the time and anguish of going through the process of repairs and mourning over irreplaceable items lost in the damage. It will be so much easier to take a proactive approach to mitigate these problems.
Using tree removal and tree trimming services from a tree service Tampa is the best way to find reliable professionals that will aid in avoiding debris damage. To lessen your problems they will:
- Assess trees surrounding your house
- Use professional experience to determine primary concerns
- Decide whether the tree needs to be removed or trimmed
- Use expert techniques to remove and trim trees surrounding your house
After the professionals come out you should be able to breathe easier during the remainder of this hurricane season in Tampa, Florida.
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