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During severe
weather warnings, there are a few things NOT to
do: First,
don't go outside or to a window to look
around. Instead, take shelter immediately
and gather information on the storms via a
portable battery powered NOAA Weather Radio,
commercial broadcast radio or television.
Don't call 9-1-1 or the
Police/Fire Departments for information on
the storms or where to shelter. Know ahead of
time where to take shelter, and as noted above,
get information on the weather via radio or TV.
9-1-1 should never be called unless you have an
emergency, and our Communications, Emergency
Management, Police, and Fire personnel are
typically extremely busy during severe weather
events.
Don't take a shower or bath, use a regular
wireline telephone, or use a computer connected
to a modem. Should lightning strike nearby,
the electrical current could travel through the
telephone line or the plumbing to you.
Finally, don't take shelter
under a highway bridge. Click on the next
page for more information on this. |
