Lightning and Fire

8/23/2018 (Permalink)

It doesn’t have to be a catastrophic event to cause catastrophic damage!  We all know that the weather here in Mobile can turn on a dime.  This means that strong thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning can pop up on a moment’s notice.  These storms often cause extensive damage especially when they are loaded with lightning.  On average over 22,000 residential home fires are reported each year due to lightning strikes. These fires account for an average of nine deaths and nearly $451 million in property damage each year.  The good news is that there are things that you can do to protect your home from lightning strikes.  Click Here to find out how to protect your investment, and remember, should you ever experience a fire in your home, SERVPRO of Mobile County is always Here to Help.®  We are available 24/7 to take care of your fire restoration needs!