Monday, October 19, 2009

Three Top Precautions for Hurricanes and Tornadoes



Hurricanes

You should have:

  1. First aid kit, remember any medications.
  2. At least two weeks of food and two gallons of water per person plus more for cooking.
  3. Also have evacuation plans.

After hurricane Ike

Tornadoes

What to do:

  1. Go to a safe location in the basement or a room in the middle of the house.
  2. If you are outside and there is no time to get to a secure location find a ditch and lie face down and cover your head.
  3. Always have a first aid kit handy in such occasions.

After a tornado

Sources:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35693.asp

http://www.nstmop.psu.edu/tasksheets/2.5.3%20Lightning,Tornadoes%20and%20Rain.pdf