Weather Updates
Here are essential weather survival tips, categorized by type of extreme weather:
🌪️ Tornado
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Know the signs: green sky, hail, sudden calm, loud roar.
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Go to a safe place: a basement or interior room with no windows.
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Avoid mobile homes and cars—get to a sturdy building.
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Protect your head with a mattress, helmet, or thick blanket.
🌧️ Flood
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Turn around, don’t drown: never drive or walk through floodwater.
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Move to higher ground immediately.
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Keep emergency supplies in waterproof containers.
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Shut off electricity if water is rising near outlets/appliances.
🔥 Heatwave
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Stay hydrated—drink water often, avoid caffeine/alcohol.
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Stay indoors during peak heat (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
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Wear light-colored, loose clothing and a hat.
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Never leave kids or pets in cars.
❄️ Winter Storm / Blizzard
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Stay indoors unless necessary.
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Layer up: wear thermal layers, waterproof outerwear, and insulated boots.
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Keep a car kit: blankets, snacks, water, flashlight, shovel, and sand or cat litter.
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Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow—heart attacks are a risk.
⚡ Thunderstorm / Lightning
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When thunder roars, go indoors—lightning can strike from miles away.
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Avoid plumbing and electronics during storms.
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Stay off high ground and open fields.
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Don’t shelter under trees—use a solid building or car.
🔥 Wildfire
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Have an evacuation plan and a go-bag ready.
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Monitor air quality—wear N95 masks if smoke is heavy.
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Clear vegetation at least 30 feet from your home.
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Stay informed via local alerts or weather radio.
🌬️ Hurricane / Cyclone
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Evacuate early if ordered.
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Board up windows and secure outdoor items.
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Stock up on water, non-perishables, medications, and batteries.
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Fill bathtubs with water in case the supply is cut off.
🧰 General Survival Kit Essentials
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Flashlight + extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Water (1 gal per person per day)
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Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
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Radio (hand-crank or battery-operated)
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Power bank or solar charger
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Copies of important documents
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Cash (ATMs may not work)