Safeguarding your home
Tornadoes
Tornadoes pose a significant threat to homes, capable of causing catastrophic damage within seconds. High-speed winds and flying debris can result in structural collapse, roof detachment, and severe destruction, emphasizing the need for tornado preparedness measures such as designated safe areas and reinforced construction techniques to mitigate risks and enhance safety for occupants.
Property Threats
Be Prepared!
- Develop an Emergency Plan: Create and practice a tornado emergency plan with designated safe areas and evacuation routes.
- Secure Your Home: Reinforce structural integrity by securing windows, doors, and heavy furniture, and consider installing impact-resistant windows.
- Outdoor Precautions: Trim trees, secure outdoor items, and anchor heavy objects to prevent them from becoming projectiles in high winds.
- Emergency Kit: Prepare a tornado emergency kit with essential supplies such as water, food, first aid items, and a weather radio.
- Stay Informed: Monitor weather forecasts and alerts, and have multiple ways to receive weather updates, such as weather apps and NOAA weather radios.
- Remain Vigilant: Stay aware of changing weather conditions and take immediate action to seek shelter when tornado warnings are issued or threatening weather is observed.
