Severe Weather Safety Rules

1. Tornado
2. Thunderstorm
3. Flash Flood

Tornado Safety Rules



• In a home or building, move into the basement.
• If basement is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of table or funrniture.
• Stay way from windows or doors.
• If caught outside, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression.

Thunderstorm Safety Rules



• If you hear thunder, go to a safe shelter immediately!
• Move inside a building or car. Do not take shelter under an isolated tree.
• Get out of boats and stay away from water.
• Unplug appliances. Avoid using the telephone or any electrical appliances. Stay away from metal pipes. Use phones only in an emergency.
• Do not take a bath or shower.
• Move to higher ground if flash flooding is possible.

Flash Flood Safety Rules



• Get out of flood prone areas. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc.
• Do not attempt to cross flowing streams or flooded roads.
• Never drive through flooded roadways!
• If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.
• Do not camp or park your vehicle near or along streams and washes, particularly during threatening weather conditions.

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