Being prepared for a storm

9/19/2022 (Permalink)

Here are some tips on what you can do to be prepared:

• Learn about your local community’s emergency warning system for severe   
• Discuss thunderstorm safety and lightning safety with all members of your household.
• Pick a safe place in your home for household members to gather during a thunderstorm. This should be away from windows, skylights and glass doors that could be broken by strong winds or hail.

-  Make a list of items to bring inside in the event of a severe thunderstorm.

-  Make trees and shrubbery more wind resistant by keeping them trimmed and removing damaged branches.

-  Protect your animals by ensuring that any outside buildings that house them are protected in the same way as your home.

-  Consult your local fire department if you are considering installing lightning rods.