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Mar 28, 2015
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THE TWO MAJOR TYPES OF SEVERE
WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT OUR
SERVICE AREAS ARE:
THUNDERSTORMS
TORNADOS
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THUNDERSTORM
LIGHTNING HAIL
HIGH WINDS
HAIL
LIGHTNING
RAIN AND FLOODING
HIGH WINDS
TORNADOS
LIGHTNING
TORNADOS
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Severe thunderstorms are possible.
Watch the sky and listen to radio or television for more information.
Be prepared to take shelter.
Severe thunderstorms are occurring.
Take shelter. Turn on a battery-operated radio or television, and wait for the "all clear" announcement by authorities.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
THUNDERSTORMS
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HOME DURING A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
•Close all windows and doors.•Monitor the radio or television.
•Avoid using the telephone and other electrical appliances.
•Turn off air-conditioners.•Do not take baths/showers until storm passes.
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IN A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
•Seek shelter immediately.•If you are in a boat when a thunderstorm threatens, you should attempt to reach shore as quickly as possible.
•If you are driving, pull safely to the shoulder of the road. Stay away from trees and power lines.
•If you cannot find any immediate shelter, find a low spot away from trees and power poles. Squat low to the ground.
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THUNDERSTORMS AND HAVE A
LIGHTNING HAIL
HIGH WINDS
HAIL
LIGHTNING
RAIN AND FLOODING
FLYING OBJECTS
TORNADOSLIGHTNING
TORNADOS
VIOLENTLY
ROTATING COLUMN OF AIR
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Tornado WatchTornado Watch Conditions are favorable for tornadoes (or severe
thunderstorms) to occur. Tornado WarningTornado Warning A tornado or severe thunderstorm is occurring or is imminent. Seek shelter Immediately.TornadoTornado A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and coming from a thunderstorm.Funnel CloudFunnel Cloud Similar to a tornado, but not in contact with the ground.
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Seek safe places for shelter, such as modern, steel-reinforced office buildings, storm shelters, tunnels, bank vaults, underground parking facilities, basements, interior corridors, and subways.Keep away from windows, structures with large free-span roofs such as auditoriums and gymnasiums, the upper stories of multi-story buildings, house trailers and parked cars.
In homes, take cover under heavy furniture in the center of the house against strong inside walls. Covering yourself with a rug or blanket may provide some protection against flying glass and falling debris. If you are in a mobile home park, or any non-reinforced structure, seek shelter elsewhere.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN A TORNADO
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An automobile is the most dangerous place to be. Violent winds can tumble a car over and over, crushing it and its occupants. Seek shelter immediately in the kinds of structures mentioned earlier. Do not attempt to drive out of the storm’s path.
If you are trapped in open country, seek shelter in a ravine or ditch. However, be aware of torrential rains that often accompany tornado weather.
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Do some advance planning so you can be better prepared wherever you are. Identify protective areas you can get to in a hurry.
Call the National Weather Service to report a tornado you have actually sighted.
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PLAN AHEAD.
BE PREPARED.
YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON IT.