Helene's winds hit Ohio. What we learned from Hurricane Ike in 2008

Remnants of Hurricane Helene have crossed from Florida to Ohio after the Buckeye State faced prolonged drought. This storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain early in the weekend.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a high wind warning for all counties in northern Kentucky, southwest Ohio and southeast Indiana on Friday from noon to 10 p.m. There could be tree damage and power outages, according to a story from The Enquirer.

The Midwest is not a typical hurricane hotspot and does experience portions of them from time to time. It’s not common for Helene’s remains to reach this far inland, but parts of Ohio were hit by a hurricane over a decade ago. Here’s a little history lesson.

In September 2008, Ohio was hit by storms from Hurricane Ike

Sixteen years ago, Ohio was severely damaged by Category 2 Hurricane Ike as it traveled from Texas and the Gulf region.

According to a 2018 story by The Enquirer, September 14, 2008 started out like a typical Sunday until the winds picked up. Warm and cold air masses mixed, and the resulting storm became extratropical, producing strong winds that swept through cities.

This caused damage in cities like Cincinnati and Dayton, with trees and telephone poles falling, roofs blowing off houses and power outages.

Recovery from the chaos left by Hurricane Ike has been slow. People were without power for days or weeks.

How strong were Hurricane Ike’s winds?

Ike’s wind gusts reached 74 miles per hour, the same as a Category 1 hurricane.

Hurricane Helene is expected to have winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of up to 60 mph are possible. In the event that the remnants of Hurricane Helene turn into a severe storm, it is important to be aware of how to stay safe.

According to the NWS, the safest place to stay during high winds is indoors.

If you are outdoors in high winds, the NWS recommends taking cover next to a building or under a shelter, staying away from roads or train tracks, and being alert for flying debris.

When driving, drive slowly with both hands on the steering wheel, watch for objects blowing in your path, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles as strong gusts could force them out of your lane.

If you are dealing with a downed power line, never attempt to remove it yourself. Call the police or the power company. Stay in your car (unless it is on fire) and do not attempt to leave if a power line falls on it.

Processing of insurance claims in the event of damage caused by Helene’s legacies

As life without power united communities, the process of repairing storm damage presented new challenges: processing insurance claims.

From a story by The Enquirer, it is recommended to place your call as soon as possible to ensure quick processing of your claims, but be patient.

The remnants of Hurricane Ike have left a trail of destruction in parts of Ohio. Because the storm was widespread, some insurance companies found themselves short of staff after dispatching adjusters to assist with claims. Make the most of your claims if you need money for repairs and be patient but persistent – it’s your home.

Duke Energy is preparing for power outages caused by Hurricane Helene in Ohio

Duke Energy is preparing for possible power outages as remnants of Hurricane Helene are expected to hit the Tri-State area.

Jeff Brooks, a spokesman for Duke Energy, said the region could experience heavy rain and tropical storm-force winds. Drought conditions across much of the area could also cause trees to become more fragile, increasing the risk of them breaking and falling into power lines.

While a few hundred line and tree workers from Duke head to the Gulf Coast where the Category 4 hurricane made landfall, the bulk of the company’s resources will remain in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to respond to possible outages.

Brooks added that in the event of a power outage, workers would not be able to restore power until winds were below 29 miles per hour. Duke Energy customers can text 57801 to report an outage.

Cheryl Vari and Haadiza Ogwude contributed reporting

Helene’s winds hit Ohio. What we learned from Hurricane Ike in 2008

ByJasper

In September 2008, Ohio was hit by storms from Hurricane Ike

How strong were Hurricane Ike’s winds?

Processing of insurance claims in the event of damage caused by Helene’s legacies

Duke Energy is preparing for power outages caused by Hurricane Helene in Ohio

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