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StormWatch 2009
As the warmer weather arrives, so too does the chance of bad weather. For most of us, spring and summer thunderstorms are a minor inconvenience, but when they are accompanied by hail and damaging winds it's a different — and more serious — story.
At Vanguard Roofing, we want to help you get through storm season by providing news on the latest storms, as well as resources that help you manage the aftermath. StormWatch 2009 provides:
2009 Storms
Was your home in the path of a recent hailstorm? We're tracking storms in the North Georgia area. Check back often for the latest updates.
Friday, April 11, 2009
On Good Friday, a violent storm system moved through north Georgia during the early evening hours. The most significant hail damage was in northwest Georgia where eyewitnesses reported baseball-sized hail.
News Coverage:
National Weather Service map
Weather Service: 4 tornadoes hit Georgia
WSBTV storm photos
Wednesday, February 18
The first hail storm of the season did an estimated $10 million worth of damage in the North Georgia area. Official reports say the storms affected Gwinnett, south Fulton, Henry, Spalding, Coweta and Fayette counties, but eyewitnesses in DeKalb county also reported large hail and damaging wind.
News Coverage:
Deadly storm could cost more than $10 million
Storm Chasers
When violent, damaging hailstorms come through the region, they are often followed by unscrupulous, fly-by-night roofing companies looking to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners.
They're called storm chasers and after the storms leave...so do they. Homeowners who try to contact them to fix problems often find they can't reach them.
You can avoid storm chasers by making sure you do business with reputable businesses. Here are some things to look for when hiring a roofing contractor.
Roofing Contractor Checklist
The roofing contractor you choose should have:
- A local presence and local references: Ask your roofing contractor for references from homeowners within your area.
- General liability and workers compensation insurance: Your roofing contractor should be covered up to at least 1,000,000.
- A signed contract: Make sure to get all work in writing.
Resources
The following is a list of resources you might find useful during the storm season.
