Storm season is in full swing. Many summer storms have the potential to produce tornadoes\u2013\u2013they can happen anytime, anywhere, and can bring winds over 200 miles per hour. It\u2019s important to talk to your family and have a storm plan in place. Here are several tips you can share with your loved ones.<\/p>\n
Before the Storm<\/strong> During the Storm<\/strong> After the Storm<\/strong> Summer is a time for many fun-filled activities, but the season can also bring severe, dangerous weather. Talk to your loved ones about storm safety so that everyone is prepared and knows exactly what to do when a storm strikes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Storm season is in full swing. Many summer storms have the potential to produce tornadoes\u2013\u2013they can happen anytime, anywhere, and can bring winds over 200 miles per hour. It\u2019s important to talk to your family and have a storm plan in place. Here are several tips you can share with your loved ones. Before the […]\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":37898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[282],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37897"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37897"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37897\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37901,"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37897\/revisions\/37901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.halifaxemc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Talk to your family about what to do in the event of a severe storm or tornado. Point out the safest location to shelter, like a small interior, windowless room on the lowest level of your home. Discuss the dangers of severe thunderstorms; lightning can strike 10 miles outside of a storm. Remember: when you hear thunder roar, head indoors.
\n\u2022 Make a storm kit. It doesn\u2019t have to be elaborate\u2013\u2013having a few items on hand is better than nothing at all. Try to include items like water, non-perishable foods, a manual can opener, a First-Aid kit, flashlights and extra batteries, prescriptions, baby supplies, and pet supplies. Keep all the items in one place for easy access if the power goes out.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Pay attention to local weather alerts\u2013\u2013either on the TV, your smartphone, or weather radio\u2013\u2013and understand the types of alerts. A thunderstorm or tornado watch means these events are possible and you should be prepared; a warning means a thunderstorm or tornado has been spotted in your area and it\u2019s time to take action.
\n\u2022 If you find yourself in the path of a tornado, head to your safe place to shelter, and protect yourself by covering your head with your arms or materials like blankets and pillows.
\n\u2022 If you\u2019re driving during a severe storm or tornado, do not try to outrun it. Pull over and cover your body with a coat or blanket if possible.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 If the power is out, conserve your phone battery as much as possible, limiting calls and texts to let others know you are safe or for emergencies only.
\n\u2022 Stay off the roads if trees, power lines, or utility poles are down. Lines and equipment could still be energized, posing life-threatening risks to anyone who gets too close.
\n\u2022 Wear appropriate gear if you\u2019re cleaning up storm debris on your property. Thick-soled shoes, long pants, and work gloves will help protect you from sharp or dangerous debris left behind.<\/p>\n