Commercial Cell Phone Towers Can Cause Substantial Losses

7/15/2021 (Permalink)

Cell Towers & Lightning Can Cause Substantial Commercial Property Loss

Commercial technology such as cell towers are a possible source of of fires due to lightning and wind.

Lightning is a discharge of electrical energy that results from the buildup of positive and negative charges in a thunderstorm, which creates a “bolt” when the buildup of charges becomes strong enough. Lightning can strike communications equipment (e.g., radio or cell towers, antennae, satellite dishes, etc.) and hamper communication and emergency response.

Lightning strikes can also cause significant damage to buildings, critical facilities, and infrastructure, largely by igniting a fire. Lightning can also ignite a wildfire.

We here at SERVPRO are actively watching active weather patterns in our area. We know that getting to the disaster as fast as possible will mitigate further possible secondary issues.  

Be Prepared, Be Ready! Know Who to Call!