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Could a Hurricane Hit Your Morris County Home?
New Jersey has faced multiple impactful, devastating storm damage throughout the course of our history. Morris County specifically has endured many hurricane trials within the last decade, most notably Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged a significant amount of the region, displacing homeowners, destroying possessions and causing immeasurable damage. Below is some of the history along with precautions you can take now to prepare your home for a storm-related disaster.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy: Storm Damage Recovery
In 2011, Hurricane Irene struck and ravaged the region for exactly one week. Beginning as a Category 3 hurricane and reaching New Jersey as a tropical storm, Irene caused immense flooding in Morris County specifically, as well as Passaic County due to the presence of both the Rockaway River and the Passaic River. The two bodies of water overflowed in the incessant rainfall that continued even after Irene had dissipated.
Superstorm Sandy occurred in 2012, and the majority of the damage it inflicted on Morris Countywas from the intense winds that toppled trees, power lines, and other compromised structures. Schools experienced long-term closures and power outages for weeks at a time. In 2018, there are homeowners on the coast who still have not fully recovered.
Steps of Preparation
If there are reports of a hurricane touching down in our area, know that there are legitimate reasons to be concerned for your home. You want to take steps ahead of time to ensure that your home is in the best possible condition to face the winds that are associated with such storms, as well as the possibility of rising water depending on your proximity to the rivers. Make sure that your roof is in sound condition, as losing your roof could mean the loss of your entire house. Board up your windows to ensure that they will not be blown inward from the winds and endanger you with broken glass, and reinforce your garage door. Bring in all outdoor items, waterproof your basement if you have one, stock up on sandbags for all entryways, and continuously monitor the local news or radio for updates and potential evacuation orders.
Call Restoration 1 of Morris County
At Restoration 1 of Morris County, our expert team in storm damage restoration is comprised of your neighbors who only want to see you and your family back in your home. If we experience another intense storm like Hurricane Irene or Superstorm Sandy, call us as soon as possible at 973-810-4145. We are ready 24/7 to help homeownersin the counties of Morris, Passaic, and Sussex return to their safe, secure homes.
