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Please take a moment to review these tips for staying safe and protecting your home during Tornado.
Tornadoes can strike quickly and be deadly. As a result, it's important to know what to do should a tornado be heading towards your home. Tornadoes can produce winds of up to 200mph, and when one is approaching you might see a funnel cloud, see a large cloud of debris, or hear a roar like freight train.
There usually is not a lot of time to prepare, so it's important to know what to do before storms are close by. Here are some tornado preparedness steps to follow.
Before storms are in the area
Sign up for the local Emergency Alert System so you will be timely notified of approaching storms
Anchor any heavy outdoor objects
Designate a safe room, either a basement or interior room, where you will go when a tornado is in the area; if you live on a high floor of a building, you should also designate a safe area in an interior hallway in case you don't have time to get to the basement
Create an emergency supply kit including water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, and a first aid kit
Take pictures of personal belongings to make things easier should you need to file a claim with your renter's insurance
When severe storms are in the area:
Closely follow weather reports to know of any changes or new threats
Bring lightweight outdoor objects inside
Take cover in your safe room
If a tornado is approaching, cover your head with your arms and put materials like pillows and blankets over and around you
After a tornado strikes:
Avoid any fallen power lines
Seek medical treatment if needed
Contact us to assess any damage and to make a plan for necessary repairs
Thank you for helping keep our properties safe and reducing any weather‑related damage. Please take good care of yourselves and your loved ones.
Stay safe!