Suggested Family Activity 🌪 Weather Emergencies
Spring in the South means tornados so now is a good time to go over what to do in case of a weather emergency:
- Make sure everyone knows the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
- Explain how to determine a building’s safe space. (Hint: It’s a place away from windows or a wall to the outside and is usually a closet.) Decide where your house’s safest place is.
- Stock up on flashlights, candles, and battery-operated lanterns in case the power goes out, as well as a battery powered radio to listen to weather reports.
- Arrange a place to meet outside your home (like a nearby neighbor’s house) should a tornado or other emergency force you to leave it unexpectedly.
- For more information, check out www.ready.gov.
