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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-05-02, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019. PAGE 11. 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