There is a tornado watch in effect until 9 pm for Gwinnett County.
Please make sure that all loose outdoor items have been secured. Light items like grill covers or large flat items like trampolines have been known to end up in other yards during strong winds.
In the event of a tornado, the CDC recommends the following;
"1. Be Prepared - The best way to stay safe during a tornado is to be prepared with the following items:
Fresh batteries and a battery-operated TV, radio, or internet-enabled device to listen to the latest emergency weather information,
A tornado emergency plan including access to a safe shelter for yourself, your family, people with special needs, and your pets
An emergency kit (including water, non-perishable food, and medication)
A list of important information, including telephone numbers
2. Stay Aware of Weather Conditions - To protect yourself and your loved ones from harm during a tornado, pay close attention to changing weather conditions in your area. If you know thunderstorms are expected, stay tuned to local radio and TV stations or a NOAA weather radio station for further weather information. Some tornadoes strike rapidly without time for a tornado warning. The following weather signs may mean that a tornado is approaching:
A dark or green-colored sky
A large, dark, low-lying cloud
Large hail
A loud roar that sounds like a freight train
If you notice any of these conditions, take cover immediately, and stay tuned to local radio and TV stations, a NOAA weather radio station, or the internet.
3. Know Where to Shelter - Falling and flying debris causes most injuries and deaths during a tornado. Although there is no completely safe place during a tornado, some locations are much safer than others.
Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway).
If possible, avoid sheltering in any room with windows.
For added protection, get under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench). Cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag, or mattress. Protect your head with anything available.
If you are outside, find a nearby building, preferably with a basement. If you are in a car, do not try to outrun a tornado, but instead, find the nearest sturdy building.
No one can know a tornado’s strength before it touches down, so keep up with local weather information, especially when thunderstorms are forecasted. Prepare your home and family for the possibility of a tornado. Moving to a shelter quickly is easier when everyone knows where to go, whether in your home or outdoors. Following these tips will give you the best chance for staying safe."
Learn more about how to stay safe during a tornado at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/tornadoes/index.html
Comentários