Nor’Easters

12/27/2019 (Permalink)

If a Nor'Easter like this hits the Plymouth, Carver, Wareham & Kingston areas- remember that SERVPRO of Plymouth/Wareham is always Here to Help!

What are they?

Nor’easters are storms that frequently strike the northeastern region of the United States. We’ve seen quite a few here in Plymouth in our lifetimes, and we are no strangers to the Nor’easter. While they can occur during any month of the year, with the most powerful occurring between September and April. They typically cause significant economic damage, stemming from transportation interruptions due to precipitation, wind damage, and flooding. These storms typically develop between Georgia and New Jersey and particularly strong in the New England and Southern Canada regions. Cities such as Washington, New York, and Boston are commonly affected by their heavy snowfall and gale-force winds, and coastal regions are subject to flooding. 

Nor’easters are relatively common storms and a warning can be provided days in advance of their arrival. As such, they are not challenging to prepare for, unlike more extreme storms. Meteorologists monitor conditions that could be conducive to the formation of these systems, particularly in the fall and winter months, and issue watches and warnings to local populations as they see fit. When a storm does strike, it is on the individual to prepare themselves.

However, especially for a resident of Plymouth, these are not uncommon occurrences and are not too challenging to prepare for. The most dangerous aspect of most storms is the harsh conditions, and as such households should stock up on foods and drinks, particularly non-perishable items in case of a power outage. In this instance, a family should also have a plan to provide heating for potentially days if the power goes out. Coastal residences may consider evacuating to a more inland location, as floods are possible. Once the storm begins, it is best to stay inside, as driving conditions, in particular, will be very dangerous with low visibility and ice on the roads. Once the storm passes, usually in a day or so, households should be prepared to shovel out driveways and sidewalks. Beyond this, nor’easters are relatively straight forward storms to prepare for and, outside of the strongest, are not typically as catastrophic as a hurricane or other natural disaster may be. However, preparation is key. If a Nor’easter does strike and your Plymouth home is left with storm damage- SERVPRO of Plymouth/Wareham is here to help. We can help make your storm damage “Like it never even happened”