Well the storm and tornado season is in full swing. Do you and your family have a storm preparation plan? Did you know each year, the U.S. gets an average of 5.9 hurricanes, 1,000 tornadoes and 10,000 severe thunderstorms?
Storms can be as scary as they are unpredictable and cause immense damage. But, rather than fear the unknown, it is best to put worries aside and be prepared. The following are some important steps for ensuring you have the tools to brave potential storms.
Storm Preparation Tips
Before the storm
1. Listen to the news and local forecasts to give yourself as much notice as possible
2. Secure a back-up generator, such as a Generac portable generator, and place it off the floor in case you experience flooding
3. Make sure your generator is in working order by checking the oil and adding fresh fuel with a bottle of STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment to keep the fuel fresh and combat damage from ethanol in today’s gasoline
4. Run the generator for a few minutes. If the generator does not start, add a bottle of Start Your Engines! Fuel Revitalizer to clean the fuel injectors, carburetor and intake valves and get the engine up and running quickly
5. Create a storm kit of must-have items, such as a battery operated radio, flashlights, batteries, candles, matches, bottled water, blankets, non-perishable food, can opener, first aid kit, list of phone numbers, prescription medications and games to pass the time
When a storm is on its way
1. Listen to the news to keep updated on the storm’s status
2. Obey evacuation directions in dire situations
3. Make sure your cell phone is charged and keep a charger with you
4. Set your refrigerator and freezer controls to the coldest settings to keep food longer should the power go out
5. Fill your car’s gas tank just in case you need to drive to safety
6. Take out a reasonable amount of cash in case ATMs are out of order
7. Tie down any large objects outdoors that may get thrown during a storm (e.g. patio furniture, toys) and place valuables inside in a safe place off the floor
8. Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes by filling your bathtub, sinks and other large containers with water
When a storm is in progress
1. Stay indoors and away from windows or glass doors
2. Take refuge in a small interior room or closet or below ground if possible
3. Listen to the news for updates and directions on how to proceed
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· Emergency Whistle
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17 comments:
We prepare for a storm by first watching the weather on the news the entire time and we get candles ready and flashlights ready just in case the electricity goes out. And if the storm looks severe we get our bathtub prepared for us to get in it. Paula Gillespie
Keeping up with the weather on my iphone is step 1!
we make sure that we know where all the emergency supplies are so that we aren't bumping through everything if we lose power.
I have to admit, my family is not prepared for a major storm. We don't keep extra supplies on hand - no money or space for that right now. We do keep an eye on the weather and like everyone else, make sure we have candles and flashlights. I recently completed the Community Emergency Response Team training - free from the Office of Emergency Management for anyone who's interested.
I have water, food, candle, and flashlights.
Monitor the weather and make sure candles, food and water are available
We are not weather ready....
We always watch the news for storm info!
V Cox
We have flashlights and candles.i always have a few snack type foods in the pantry, but I guess I should think about more non-perishables.
We grab food for he kids, bottled water, and a battery lantern and wait!
I usually frantically throw things out if the tornado closet and pack a backpack with snacks, bottled water, and flashlights.
We have a safety room that we all go to if there's ever a huge storm and we keep our emergency supplies there
We always have our supplies ready and my parents always help keep us calm :)
Everybody knows to go out a window and where to meet.
bfaulkner1956@hotmail.com
Since we have a dog that frets and a 4 year old son who might too. We first remain calm and composed. One of use hangs out with them and helps distracts them. The other prepares the bathroom with the necessary supplies and monitors the weather. That way if nothing bad happens where we need to hide the little ones NEVER know.
Leslie B.
We listen to the TV for weather reports and go to the basement.
kayshem@hotmail.com
We watch local weather, and gather blankets and books in the bathroom. Luckily the weather has never been bad enough that we've had to stay in there long. Would love to win this giveaway! Thanks! Jana G
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