Safety & Readiness

Safety & Readiness Community Manual

Essential Checklists and Action Plans for Family Safety

Severe Thunderstorm Preparedness

• Before the Storm:

  • Stay informed through weather alerts and local news.

  • Prepare an emergency kit with essentials (water, food, flashlight, batteries).

  • Secure outdoor items that could become projectiles.

  • Check and reinforce windows and doors.

• During the Storm:

  • Seek shelter indoors, preferably in a basement or an interior room.

  • Avoid windows and doors.

  • Listen to weather updates on a battery-powered radio.

• After the Storm:

  • Stay indoors until it is safe to go outside.

  • Check for damage and report hazards to authorities.

  • Stay updated on further weather warnings.

Tornado Preparedness

• Before a Tornado:

  • Identify a safe location in your home (basement, storm cellar, or interior room).

  • Create a family emergency plan and practice it regularly.

  • Have a weather radio or app for real-time alerts.

• During a Tornado:

  • Go to your designated safe location immediately.

  • Protect your head and neck with your arms or a sturdy object.

  • Stay away from windows and doors.

• After a Tornado:

  • Wait for the all-clear signal before leaving your shelter.

  • Check for injuries and provide first aid if necessary.

  • Avoid downed power lines and report them.