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Prepare! Don't Let Severe Weather Take You by Surprise

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Learn what to do before bad weather hits.

Being ready is important to stay safe and reduce damage.

Be Weather-Ready: 

Check the weather often to see if bad weather is coming. Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio ( https://lnkd.in/gH7-FqUX ) for storm alerts. Visit Weather-Ready Nation ( https://lnkd.in/gvViWvqX ) for safety tips. 

Sign Up for Notifications: 

Know how your community warns you about bad weather. Some places use outdoor sirens. Others use media and smartphones to alert people about severe storms.

Create a Communications Plan: 

Make a family plan ( https://www.ready.gov/plan ) that includes a meeting place and important information.

Choose a safe room in your home:

Basement

Storm Cellar

Room on the lowest floor with no windows

Practice Your Plan: 

Practice a family thunderstorm drill often so everyone knows what to do.

Make sure everyone knows where the safe room is

Don't forget pets if you have them

Create an Emergency Supply Kit ( https://www.ready.gov/kit )

Prepare Your Home: 

Before bad weather hits, if you have time:

Keep trees and branches near your house trimmed

Secure loose things

Close windows and doors

Move valuable items inside or under something strong

Help Your Neighbor:

Encourage your family to get ready for severe weather.

Take CPR training so you can help if someone gets hurt.

More Information & Resources:

NOAA Severe Weather - https://lnkd.in/gU7Sw-P6

NYSDOH Extreme Weather - https://lnkd.in/gwaPSMvh



Shared from Albany County's recent email update.

 
 
 

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