Haboob Storm Damage in Tucson?

3/16/2022 (Permalink)

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Last year, a massive dust storm, also known as a haboob, moved through Tucson, followed by the first big rainstorm of the Monsoon season. Dust storms can happen anywhere in the United States, but they are more common in the Southwest. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Haboobs occur due to thunderstorm outflow winds, and these strong winds can start a dust storm that can drastically reduce visibility.

SERVPRO® of Northeast Tucson and SERVPRO® of Oro Valley/Marana East offer these tips from the NWS for staying safe while during a dust storm:

• If dense dust is observed blowing across or approaching a roadway, pull your vehicle off the pavement as far as possible, stop, turn off lights, set the emergency brake, take your foot off of the brake pedal to be sure the tail lights are not illuminated.
• Don’t enter the dust storm area if you can avoid it
• If you can’t pull off the roadway, proceed at a speed suitable for visibility, turn on lights, and sound horn occasionally. Use the painted center line to help guide you. Look for a safe place to pull off the roadway.
• Never stop on the traveled portion of the roadway

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SERVPRO® of Northeast Tucson and SERVPRO® of Oro Valley/Marana East have been restoring storm damage in Tucson for years. Call us today at 520-760-9352.

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