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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…
During last week’s round of storms you hopefully learned or were reminded of two key things that will help keep you safe this spring storm season: 1) A WATCH means that we have all the ingredients for tacos: tacos are possible; while a WARNING means we’re having tacos: tacos are happening now. 2) The sirens…
As spring approaches, storm season is not far behind. According to the National Weather Service, the months of March, April, and May are the most notorious in terms of thunderstorms, tornados, and hail. In Texas, this is not something to take lightly. In fact, just last year, the Lone Star State experienced 14 named hurricanes…
After last year’s F3 tornado that ripped apart Preston Hollow and North Dallas, it’s surprising that tornado resistance hasn’t become a larger part of the conversation surrounding residential construction. And as the October anniversary of the storm nears, it’s definitely taking up more space at the backs of our minds. Why is it so hard…
There’s nothing like a pandemic to make last year’s devastating tornado a distant memory. But last week, an email to CandysDirt.com from real estate agent/homebuilder Emily Vafa reignited interest in a still-recovering neighborhood: Walnut Hill Ridge. Emily and her husband, Dan, own Vafa Construction, a 10-year-old company specializing in custom homes and large-scale renovations. The…
