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EXTREME WEATHER
HURRICANE: Winds in a wide circular motion:
Category One 73-95 mph
Category Two 96-110 mph
Category Three 111-130 mph
Category Four 131-155 mph
Category Five over 155 mph
TORNADO: A whirlwind accompanied by a
funnel shaped cloud.
WINTER STORMS: Extreme snow, ice and
sleet.
LIGHTNING & THUNDER: A discharge of
electricity within the storm cloud, accompanied
by heavy amounts of rain or hail,l and can cause
tornadoes and flash flooding.
DROUGHT: Long period of time that passes without any substantial rainfall.
EXTREME HEAT: Temperatures are at least 10 degrees above the average high temperature
lasting for several weeks or more.
BEFORE:
1. Have your 3-day evacuation kit accessible. (page 14)
2. Have on hand a 14 day supply of food, water, fuel, etc.
3. Have emergency tools in car. (Shovel, bag of sand, blankets, etc.)
4. Know your disaster plan. ( Page 7)
5. Know your evacuation plan. (Page 22)
6. Have some training in First Aid & CPR if possible.
7. Know your local warning signal & evacuation route.
8. Secure objects that could be blown away. (Boats, sheds, dog house, etc.)
9. Tie down or bring indoors items that can’t be tied down. (Toys, patio furniture, trash cans,
etc.)
10. Protect glass windows & doors by boarding up, taping or closing the shutters if high winds
are suspected.
11. Have a secure shelter.
12. Listen to local authorities. If told to evacuate, follow their instructions and remember the
steps to your evacuation plan.
13. Have adequate insurance.
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DURING:
1. Have your 3-day evacuation kit wherever you are.
2. Stay inside a secure and stable building.
3. Continue to listen to local authorities.
4. Stay away from glass windows, doors, skylights, etc.
5. One of the safest places to go during a destructive windstorm is in the corner of the building
next to the wall, away from glass.
6. In a HURRICANE, be aware of the “Eye” of the hurricane. The storm may calm down for
a few minutes then could become worse than before the “Eye” had passed.
7. In a TORNADO, don’t stay in your car, trailer or mobile home. Find a secure and stable
building or lie in a ditch and shield your head. Cover your face with clothing to prevent
suffocation from the dust.
8. In a WINTER STORM, don’t drive unless needed. Be aware of the snow load on your roof
and other areas that could collapse by the weight.
9. In a LIGHTING STORM:
A. Get out of and away from any water. (Lake, ocean, river, etc.)
B. Don’t use any electrical appliances.
C. Only use the telephone for emergencies.
D. Stay away from large metal objects.
E. If outdoors, find protection down low. Don’t be the tallest object in the area.
F. If your hair stands up or your skin tingles, DROP to the ground immediately. Lightning
may strike any second.
G. If a person is struck by lightning, treat them immediately. (First aid, CPR, shock) They
will not shock you and are safe to touch.
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10. In the event of DROUGHT AND EXTREME HEAT:
A. The dangers are:
1. Heat strains on the body. This occurs when your body core temperature is above 99
degrees.
2. Heat impairment occurs when your body temperature is around 102 degrees.
3. Heatstroke, heart attacks, and collapsing from water depletion all occur when over
exposed to the heat for a long period of time.
4. Prolonged drought can damage agricultural production and seriously impact the community
economy.
B. Treat the dangers:
1. Wear loose fitting & porous clothes. Also a hat with a wide brim.
2. Drink lots of water to keep body fluid & salt level close to normal.
3. Rest regularly and stay in the shade.
4. In the event of a drought, conserve water to avoid depletion of supplies.
AFTER:
1. Administer First Aid to those in need.
2. Stay sheltered until notified by officials that it is safe.
3. Stay in contact with local authorities for other instructions.
4. Stay away from damaged areas.
5. Be aware of and report any hazards to proper authorities.
A. Damaged roads, bridges, buildings
B. Broken gas, water and sewer lines and downed power lines.
6. Don’t use electrical appliances or turn on the electricity if the area is wet. Don’t stand in
water when working with electricity.
7. Don’t go sightseeing in the disaster areas.
8. Use caution when driving through affected areas.
9. Don’t use open flame if you suspect a gas line to be broken.
10. Inspect food for contamination. Discard if contaminated.
11. Check water supplies for contamination. Purify water if in doubt.
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