Mean Hermine Drops Twisters Across Dallas

When tornadoes were dropping from the skies all over Dallas last week, I actually heard someone say "well, those are just small tornadoes so they don't really count". Tell that to the people in Seagoville who lost their homes, or to the businesses off of Mockingbird in Dallas who have no business left. Nope. There's no such thing as a small tornado. Anytime the clouds tilt over and drop to the ground, it's a big deal.

In the North Texas area, Tropical Storm Hermine claimed one life and is responsible for causing damage to nearly 250 homes. In this video, you'll see a small glimpse into the storms power as Red Cross Damage Assessment Teams survey the May Road Apartments in Seagoville.

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Holy Hermine!



As Texans, we’re pretty accustomed to dealing with severe weather--like hail stones the size of softballs, tornadoes that defy logic and lightning that will literally make you shake in your shoes. But if you want to really challenge the entire state, just drop a tropical storm on top of us. Oh sure, the coastal areas in Texas know what to do. But for those of us say in Dallas, Abilene or Wichita Falls, tropical weather is not an ordinary challenge.



Ironically, September is National Preparedness Month and Mother Nature is making it abundantly clear why we should all be prepared. Red Cross chapters across Texas are busy opening shelters and once the rain clears, Damage Assessment teams will fan out to determine exactly how many families will have suffered losses because of Tropical Storm Hermine.



Having a plan won’t stop a tornado from hitting your home, and it won’t stop the flood waters from rising. But what a plan does for you is give you the tools you need that can help save your life! We think your life is valuable so take one minute and see how you rate with your Readiness Quotient: http://www.whatsyourrq.org/



After that, stop by www.redcross.org and download free safety tips at any time. Because so many of us are dealing with flooding today, here’s a great tip sheet to keep us all safe from rising water. http://chisholmtrail.redcross.org/pdf/3_2_12_2_PDF_FloodSafety.pdf



Be safe everyone and as always, if you need us, we’ll be there!

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