Weathering the Storm

Tips for staying safe before & after a storm

Create a clear communication plan for your household to help ensure everyone is informed. Keep your phone charged, and consider getting a power bank. Plan who to check in on, loved ones and neighbors.

Gather items for your emergency kit before the storm arrives. Stores and roads may close after the weather worsens. Stock up on essentials like water, non-perishable food, and batteries in case of power outages. 

Preparing an emergency kit is essential to ensure you have the supplies needed to stay safe. Include non-perishable food, water, medicine, flashlights, blankets, a battery-operated or hand-crank radio, medicine/first aid, and extra batteries. Also, remember your pet’s needs.

If someone in your home uses a life-sustaining medical device that requires electricity, alert your electric cooperative now. Plan to have a battery or emergency generator before an outage occurs. 

Don’t touch or drive over downed power lines or anything in contact with them. Call 911, as they could still be energized.
 
If a power line falls on your vehicle, stay inside and call 911. Only exit if your life is in immediate danger. Then shuffle away, keeping your feet together at all times.