Storm Damage
They say April showers bring May flowers, but this year’s abundance of April showers might turn into May thunderstorms. And spring storms bring hail. In fact, we’ve already seen hail around the area this spring, with reports coming in from around North Texas. Hail damage is one of those nightmares of homeownership that is just…
It’s storm season in North Texas, and that means it can be sunny and beautiful one minute and dark as night with 80 mph winds and golf-ball-sized hail the next. Heavy rains and storms can wreak havoc on your home, and while some damage is covered by homeowners insurance, all damage costs time and energy…
The hottest topic on Neighborhood Nextdoor for the past few weeks has been storm damage to trees, how to prevent it, and who is responsible. We all know Nextdoor can be a mob-like atmosphere, but one totally patient and calm voice rang out. It was Leslie Halleck of Halleck Horticulture, so we asked her to…
This time of year, the weather in North Texas can be pretty unpredictable. When there is Big Texas Weather, you need your home to be performing at its best. Here are a few ways you can maintain your home to prevent future damage from storms. Trim Trees One of the biggest causes of storm damage…
As of early Wednesday afternoon, more than 126,800 Dallas residents were without power, and officials said mutual aid is coming from seven other states to ensure electricity is restored swiftly. About 7,500 personnel are working on Dallas storm damage relief efforts, and that number will increase in the coming days according to an Oncor representative. Dallas…
