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For more information
on being prepared
Contact:
cemc@huroncounty.ca
Call 519-524-8394 ext. 3306
STOP All Activities
Immediately seek shelter in a
substantial building or hard
topped vehicle. Wait 30
minutes after the last rumble
of thunder to resume
activities
Be Weather Aware!
When planning your daily activities its important to be prepared for
severe weather. Summer weather has a tendency to be more volatile
than other seasons. It can be less predictable,with less lead time for
preparedness. It’s always a better idea to plan ahead.
1. Don’t wait for a storm to hit. Begin preparing now and you’ll be
able to react quickly when a storm arrives. Make sure your Home
Emergency Survival Kit is stocked, ready and in a place where
you can easily access it.
2. Pay close attention to the weather.Some types of nasty
summer weather can develop quickly with little warning, so be
sure to regularly check the forecast on trusted sources including
radio, smartphone apps, or the internet.
3. Respect the potentially destructive power or weather. When
severe weather is forecast, keep a close eye on the sky and be
prepared to take cover if threatening weather approaches. Stay
inside until conditions have calmed and the danger has passed.
This is no time for recreational weather watching or taking photos
or video to post on social media.
4. Remember that after-storm conditions can also pose a
hazard. After a severe storm has passed use special care when
you leave your shelter. There may be downed electrical wires,
broken trees and dangerous debris around your property and in
the streets. Be extremely cautious if you decide to tackle tree
removal by yourself. Better yet, leave it to the professionals.
Tips on Preparing for
Severe Weather
Tornado
Tornadoes are rotating columns of high-velocity wind that can bring
devastation to anything in their path. Ontario averages 12 tornadoes
per year, most occurring in June, July and August, although the
season extends from April to September.
• Take shelter immediately, away from doors, windows or exterior
walls. The basement of a sturdy building is best.
• Don’t get caught in a vehicle or mobile home. If no other shelter
is available then lie flat in a ditch, ravine or low-lying area.
• Beware of flying debris. Even small objects such as sticks and
straw can become lethal missiles.
When a Tornado Threatens