Tornadoes are amongst the most serious, terrifying types of natural disasters. The National Severe Storms Laboratory defines a tornado as “a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.” While the Midwest is the region most heavily affected by tornadoes, they can and do impact communities throughout the Gulf […]
In the early morning hours of March 3rd, 2020, when many people were getting ready to go vote for Super Tuesday, residents of Nashville, Tennessee, were dealing with the second most deadly tornado event in state history. This incident has led to many people in our area wondering whether they will be protected in the […]
While many people in and around New Orleans and other coastal cities are concerned about hurricanes, we are right in the middle of tornado season for Louisiana. Tornadoes are also a very real threat throughout the spring season, as are serious thunderstorms. This type of weather can cause serious wind and hail damage to homes, […]
Chances are, if you have encountered a property loss due to a natural disaster, you can vouch for the fact that chaos in your home starts from above. Tornadoes—the devastating precursors to hurricane season—are just another example. Coinciding with early-summer thunderstorms, tornadoes form when the atmosphere is volatile. When warm, humid air from the Gulf meets […]