How to prepare for Spring Weather?

4/1/2020 (Permalink)

Prepare for Severe Spring Weather before it surprises you.

Spring weather is often unpredictable.  Temperatures can change quickly and sunny days can be followed by a week of stormy weather.  The risk of injury and even weather-related deaths can increase when severe weather hits unexpectedly.  It is important to prepare for tornadoes, floods and storms prior to their arrival, because in the spring they can surface quickly.

Whenever warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air, thunderstorms can occur.  Thunderstorms bring with them lightening, flooding and even tornadoes.  They are the cause of most of the severe weather in the spring.  Often when we are aware of an approaching storm it is to late to prepare for it. It is important to have a plan in place for every type of severe weather and practice this plan.  Planning in advance for severe weather should also include keeping an emergency kit on hand. 

Items to include are:

• A battery-operated flashlight with extra batteries
• A battery-operated weather radio
• A list of important personal information including neighbors, family and friends, insurance and property information and medical information
• First Aid Kit
• Medications
• 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food and bottled water
• Blankets and sleeping bags

Communication is critical to having a successful plan in place.  Make sure your family members know to seek shelter in the event of a storm. 

Unfortunately, storms will surface preparing for them in advance will take the surprise out of storm.

Sources:

http://www.cdc.gov/features/springweather/

https://itsadisaster.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/tornadoes-dont-usually-happen-in-december-or-do-they/