Do you Have a Plan for Tornadoes?

2/3/2022 (Permalink)

TORNADOS are highly common in many parts of our country and every household should be prepared to act quickly when the warning sirens blare.

Even if do not hear a siren or get a text warning, there are clear signs a tornado may be heading your way including seeing a funnel cloud, hearing roaring noises, a suddenly darkening or green-colored sky, hail, and debris in the wind.

Fortunately, preparing a safe spot in your home to wait out a tornado is simple and well worth doing to protect your family.

Have a designated safe room – the lower the better, preferably in the basement. Even a closet without windows can work. 

Ensure you have essential supplies on hand in the safe room – food, water, first aid supplies, important documents, clothing, blankets, battery-powered radio, medication, and pet supplies. Some books may help pass the time too.

Remove any loose items from around your home to stop them from being thrown into the building and causing damage – trash cans, patio furniture, fallen tree branches, grills, and the like.

Have your home checked over by professionals to ensure masonry and chimneys are in good condition and secured. They can also help reinforce the safety room, especially its doorways.

And finally, check your insurance policy to be sure you understand what is and is not covered in the event of damage. If it needs updating do it before tornado season.