Prepare for Unpredictable Weather
Because of the unpredictability of weather, it can be challenging to fully prepare for severe weather to hit. Planning as much as possible is essential to keep yourself, your property and your employees safe. Taking the proper precautions for weather threats you know could be coming can help ensure your safety when they do come.
- Create an emergency kit with bottled water, flashlights, first-aid supplies and a weather radio
- Put together an emergency plan and practice it
- Monitor local weather and news
- Keep drains, gutters, and downspouts clean
- Consider purchasing a generator
- Review your insurance policy and speak with your Advisor about increased limits
- Remove dead trees and branches that could fall and cause injuries or damage in a storm
- Secure outdoor objects or put them away if a storm is predicted
Tornadoes
Tornadoes appear as a swirling, funnel-shaped cloud connecting a thunderstorm to the earth, with winds spiraling at speeds of up to 300 mph.
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms can produce strong winds, large hail, flash flooding and lightning. If lightning strikes in a dry area, fires can occur.
Floods
Floods can be caused by heavy rains and snowmelt that can produce large amounts of runoff in a short period of time.
Blizzards
Blizzards can bring heavy snowfall, ice, and freezing temperatures, posing a significant risk to people and properties.
Heatwaves
Heatwaves can occur in the second half of spring, leading to heat-related disorders or illnesses.
