Thunderstorm

HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THUNDERSTORMS

1. Lightning
2. Hail
3. Damaging Winds
4. Tornadoes
5. Flash Flooding
6. Fires Caused by Lightning Strikes

Lightning

LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS

• Indoors -
  • Get in a strong sturdy building
  • Stay away from windows
  • Avoid using the phone 
  • If in a vehicle, stay there
• Outdoors -
  • Move away from bodies of water
  • Avoid high places and open fields
  • Stay away from metallic objects
  • Avoid isolated trees

30/30 Rule

30/30 LIGHTNING SAFETY RULE

• First 30 - Take cover if you hear thunder within 30 SECONDS of seeing a lightning flash
• Second 30 - Wait at least 30 MINUTES after the last lightning flash or thunder clap to resume normal outdoor activities

Tornado

TORNADO SAFETY TIPS

Tornado Watch - Conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area.

Tornado Warning - A tornado has actually been sighted by spotters or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.

• Go to an interior room on the lowest level
• Get under something sturdy, if available
• Stay clear of windows, doors, and outside walls
• Protect yourself from flying debris
• Do NOT stay in mobile homes or vehicles

Flood

FLASH FLOOD SAFETY TIPS

• Move to higher ground
• Stay out of flooded areas
• Never drive into water of unknown depths
• Be especially cautious at night