MIAMI VALLEY — Severe weather season is here and it’s best to be prepared for when it hits your area.
Many people know where their safe place is at home, but it’s easily overlooked while out in a public facility, or outdoors.
The tornado hit the Greene shopping center in Beavercreek in May 2015. It’s a prime example of how important it is to be prepared.
During tornado warnings, the National Weather Service urges the public to remember “DUCK”:
- D -- Go DOWN to the lowest level, stay away from windows
- U -- Get UNDER something (such as a basement staircase or heavy table or desk)
- C -- COVER your head
- K -- KEEP in shelter until the storm has passed
Know your safe place and be prepared to adjust your plans accordingly.
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Severe Weather When You’re In a Car:
- Drive to the closest secure shelter
- Don’t park under overpasses; it unsafe in a tornado
- If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine
Severe Weather Outdoors:
- Do not take shelter under a tree or in a shed
- Sheds and storage facilities are NOT safe
- If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you
Severe Weather Indoors:
- Avoid lying on concrete floors
- Seek shelter in a basement, or interior room
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