Get Prepared For Severe Weather

5/28/2019 (Permalink)

With more severe thunderstorms on their way in our area, be prepared with these safety tips from the American Red Cross!

• Learn about your local community’s emergency warning system for severe thunderstorms
• 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
• Get trained in first aid and learn how to respond to emergencies
• Put together an emergency preparedness kit
• Review the Be Red Cross Ready - Thunderstorm Safety Checklist

Understanding what to do before, during, and after severe weather hits will make your life much easier! Contact the local office in St. Joseph, Missouri at 816-232-8439 and visit these links from the Red Cross for more detailed information to keep you safe!

• https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/thunderstorm.html
• https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tornado.html