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Severe Weather Safety Tips |
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Being alert and prepared for changing weather conditions is always the best way to keep you and your loved ones from harm. Below are some tips for specific weather situations to help you stay safe.
TORNADOS
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In homes or small buildings, go to the basement (if available) or to an interior room on the lowest floor, such as a closet or bathroom. Wrap yourself in overcoats or blankets to protect yourself from flying debris. |
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In schools, hospitals, factories, or shopping centers, go to interior rooms and halls on the lowest floor. Stay away from glass enclosed places or areas with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums and warehouses. Crouch down and cover your head. |
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In high-rise buildings, go to interior small rooms or halls. Stay away from exterior walls or glassy areas. |
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In cars or mobile homes, abandon them immediately! Most deaths occur in cars and mobile homes. if you are in either of those locations, leave them and go to a substantial structure or designated tornado shelter. |
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If no suitable structure is nearby, lie flat in the nearest ditch or depression and use your hands to cover your head. |
LIGHTNING
When inside:
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Avoid using the telephone (except for emergencies) or other electrical appliances. |
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Do not take a bath or shower. |
If caught outside:
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Go to a safe shelter immediately, such as inside a sturdy building. A pickup truck or hardtop automobile with the windows up can also offer fair protection. |
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If you are boating or swimming, get out of the water immediately and move to a safe shelter away from the water. |
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If you are in a wooded area, seek shelter under a thick growth of relatively small trees. |
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If you feel your hair standing on end, squat with your head between your knees. Do not lie flat! |
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Avoid isolated trees or other tall objects, bodies of water, sheds, fences, convertible automobiles, tractors, and motorcycles. |
FLASH FLOODS
When driving:
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Avoid low water crossings. |
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Use alternate routes to avoid flood prone areas. |
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Leave your vehicle immediately if it stalls in flood waters. |
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Move to higher ground if you can do so safely. |
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Most cars and light trucks will begin to float in as little as 1 to 2 feet of water. |
If you are outside:
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Everyone, especially children, should stay away from flooded creeks, streams, or drainage ditches. |
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Swiftly-flowing water can quickly sweep away even the strongest swimmers. |
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Soggy banks can collapse, dumping you into flood waters. |
Information courtesy National Weather Service.
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