72Hours com Tornado Emergency User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- 72Hours com
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72Hours com Tornado Emergency
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: TORNADO GUIDE
- Manufacturer: 72HRS
- Product Type : Emergency Preparedness Guide
Product Usage Instructions
Prepare:
- Make an Emergency Plan: Set a plan with your family to know how to contact one another and reconnect if separated.
- Make an Emergency Supply Kit: Ensure you have enough food, water, and other supplies. 72HRS offers various Emergency Kits. Choose one that suits your needs.
- Consider installing permanent shutters: Cover windows for quick protection.
- Strengthen garage doors: Prevent damage from flying debris.
- Make trees more wind-resistant: Remove diseased or damaged limbs and strategically trim branches.
During:
IMPORTANT FACTS: The best time to prepare for any disaster is before it
happens. No mobile home is safe in a tornado. In a high-rise building, choose
a hallway in the center of the building for safety. Learn the difference
between a Tornado WATCH and a WARNING.
After:
- Return home: Only when authorities declare it safe to do so.
- Stay updated: Use local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for instructions. Check for injuries and provide first aid if trained until emergency responders arrive.
FAQ
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What is the best time to prepare for a disaster?
The best time to prepare for any disaster is before it happens. -
Is a mobile home safe during a tornado?
No, no mobile home is safe in a tornado. -
How can I stay updated during an emergency?
Stay updated with local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for instructions and information.
Need Help? Contact Us at orders@72hours.ca | 1-800-964-8699
PREPARE
- Make an Emergency Plan: Set a plan with your family to know how to contact one another and reconnect if separated.
- Make an Emergency Supply Kit: Having enough food, water, and other supplies is crucial in case of an emergency. 72HRS offers various Emergency Kits. Choose one that best suits your needs.
- Consider installing permanent shutters to cover windows for quick protection.
- Strengthen garage doors to prevent damage from flying debris.
- Make trees more wind-resistant by removing diseased or damaged limbs and strategically trimming branches.
DURING
- Pay attention to weather statements broadcasted by radio and television stations. Keep a NOAA radio in your emergency kit.
- Seek shelter in an underground shelter, basement, or safe room. If unavailable, move to a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
- Watch for tornado danger signs, such as dark, often greenish clouds.
- If unable to reach a shelter quickly, get into a vehicle and try to drive to the nearest sturdy shelter. Remember to buckle your seat belt.
AFTER
- Return home only when authorities declare it safe to do so.
- Stay updated with local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for instructions and information.
- Check for injuries and provide first aid if trained until emergency responders arrive.
IMPORTANT FACTS
- The best time to prepare for any disaster is before it happens.
- No mobile home, however configured, is safe in a tornado.
- In a high-rise building, pick a hallway in the center of the building for safety.
- Learn the difference between a Tornado WATCH and a WARNING.
Need Help?
Contact Us at orders@72hours.ca |
1-800-964-8699