Tornado & Severe Weather Safety

Plan Ahead

• Develop a plan of action in the event of severe weather. Know where you will stay during severe weather, whether it be an interior room or basement in your own home or a friend or family member's home.

Do Not Wait for the Warning To Act

• Many times, a severe weather watch is issued before a warning. If a watch is issued, make sure your emergency supplies are ready and at hand. A disaster kit and severe weather radio with extra batteries are important staples. If you do not plan to stay in your home during severe weather, this would be the time to leave and go to your alternative shelter.

Cars and Mobile Homes

• If you reside in a mobile home, seek alternate shelter. High winds have been known to topple mobile homes and tornadoes can easily disintegrate one. If you are in your car when severe weather strikes, pull to the side of the road until the storm passes or if possible drive to the nearest sturdy shelter and wait out the storm there.

Disaster Kit

• Prepare a disaster kit consisting of flashlights, batteries, bottled water, a first aid kit, weather radio and canned and packaged food.

Pay Attention to the Weather

• If there is a likelihood for severe weather, play close attention to the weather reports and the skies themselves. If you believe severe weather is a possibility, start putting your plan in place. Waiting until the last minute could have devastating results.