Are You Storm Ready?

Follow these safety and preparation tips during the spring and summer storm season.

Be Prepared

• Create an emergency kit with power outage essentials: batteries, power banks, flashlights, nonperishable foods, water, medical supplies and prescriptions.
• Develop an emergency family plan with meeting points, communication methods, and evacuation routes. Share your plan with all family members.
• Monitor the weather for important updates that could impact your emergency plan.

Stay Safe

• Ensure a safe shelter. Stay away from windows and doors. In tornadoes, move to a basement or an interior room without windows.
• Use portable generators safely: Operate outdoors in well-ventilated areas, place on a flat, dry surface, do not overload, and always read the operating manual before use.
• Severe storms can bring down tree limbs and power lines. If you encounter a downed line, stay back. Always assume a downed line is live and dangerous.