How to be Prepared for a Thunderstorm

5/28/2020 (Permalink)

Stay Safe. Stay Prepared.

How to be Prepared for a Thunderstorm

Being prepared means knowing how badly your home or business may be affected by the thunderstorm as well as taking precautions to minimalize damage, and finally being prepared is knowing what to do when a thunderstorm occurs.

IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

• When thunder roars, go indoors!
• Move from outdoors into a building or car.
• Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
• Unplug appliances.
• Do not use landline phones.

Prepare NOW

• Know your area’s risk for thunderstorms. In most places, they can occur year-round and at any hour.
• Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
• Identify nearby, sturdy buildings close to where you live, work, study, and play.
• Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger of falling on your home.
• Consider buying surge protectors, lightning rods, or a lightning protection system to protect your home, appliances, and electronic devices.
• Secure or plan to store outdoor objects like grills and patio furniture.

The National Weather Service recommends that you stay inside for at least thirty minutes after hearing the last peal of thunder. Even if you’re sure that the worst of the storm is over it’s better to wait than to go outside. Lighting can still strike you even if the storm has moved

If your business or home experiences storm damage, SERVPRO of North Knoxville is here to make it “Like it never even happened.”