High Wind Safety Tips!

🌬️ High Wind Threat 🌬️Stay safe during windy conditions. A warning is given when winds of 40 mph or more are expected. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Remember these safety rules.

The Safest Place To Be Is Indoors:

Delay outdoor activities if there's a wind advisory or high wind warning.

( https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/albany/12210/weather-warnings/329673 )

If Caught Outside Take Shelter:

Take cover next to a building or under a shelter. Keep away from roads or train tracks to avoid being blown into traffic.

Watch Out For Flying Debris:

Use handrails outside and avoid high areas without railings. Watch for flying debris like tree limbs, signs, and objects from balconies during strong winds.

Report Downed Power Lines:

Report downed lines to your utility emergency center ( https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home/Electrical-Safety/Downed-Power-Line-Safety ) and the police.

Do not try to free lines or remove debris yourself.

Avoid touching downed lines, vehicles, or tree branches.

If someone is shocked near a power line, do not touch them. Call 911 right away.

If A Power Line Falls On Your Car Call for Help:

If a line falls on your car, stay inside.

Avoid touching metal.

Honk, warn others, and ask for help.

Don't exit vehicles unless it's on fire.

Keep Both Hands on the Wheel & Slow Down:

Watch for blowing objects on the road.

Keep a safe distance from other cars due to strong winds.

Be careful in tall vehicles or when towing, as high winds can cause flipping.

Pull Over If Needed:

If winds are very strong pull over onto the shoulder away from tall objects. Stay in the car with hazard lights on until it's safe to proceed.

More Information & Resources:

Weather.Gov - https://www.weather.gov/mlb/seasonal_wind_rules

FEMA Protect Your Property - https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-11/fema_protect-your-property_severe-wind.pdf

(Shared from this week's email update from Albany County!)