Here is an acronym to help you remember some basic storm preparedness.
S.T.O.R.M.S
Shelter – As severe weather threatens, keep your family close to shelter
Time – Pay attention to storm trackers or the time between lighting and thunder.
Organize – Organize your goods and gear for a shelter-in-place or an evacuation; whichever seems more likely
Reinforce – Reinforce your doors and windows in anticipation of heavy winds. Prep for some potential flooding as well.
Move – Move to an evacuation destination if the storm’s severity dictates and its early enough to leave safely
Safe Room – Gather your family in your safe room or area if you intend to shelter-in-place during the storm
This great tip was taken from 1-800-prepare.com adviser Paul Purcell’s book, Disaster Prep 101. For more great information you can purchase a copy of this book at our store at www.1800prepare.com
