April 2009

Submitted by rctc on Wed, 05/06/2009 - 8:42am.

April 2009

Stormy weather, Power Outage and Tornados!  It's that time of year.  Let us help make your home, business or organization REDCROSS READY. 
Below are some guidelines. Do you have a disaster plan for your home or
business?  If not, contact us at 970-351-7779, to schedule a class or
classes.  We are here to help Northern Colorado be ready for anything "Mother Nature" blows our way this season. 

 TORNADOS

Prepare a Home Tornado Plan

  • Pick a place where family members can gather if a tornado is
    headed your way.  It could be your basement, a center hallway,
    bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor.  Keep this place uncluttered.
  • If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have time to go to
    a lower floor.  Pick  a place in a hallway in the center of the
    building.

Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit

  • First aid kit and essential medications
  • Canned food and can opener
  •  At least 3 gallons of water per person
  • Protective clothing, bedding or sleeping bags
  • Battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries
  • Special items for ifant, elderly or disabled family members
  • Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water (If authorites advise you to do so) (professionals will need to turn natural gas back on)

Stay tuned for Storm Warnings

  • Listen to your local radio and TV for updated storm informatin
  • Know what a tornado WATCH and WARNING means
  •   TORNADO WATCH - tornado is possible in your area             
  •   TORNADO WARNING - tornado sighted and may be heading in your direction. GO TO SAFETY IMMEDIATELY
  • Tornado WATCHES and WARNING are issued by county and parish

When a Tornado WATCH is Issued

  • Listen to local radio and TV stations for updates
  • Be alert to changing weather conditions.  Blowing debris or the
    sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it
    sounds like a freight train

When a Tornado WARNING is issued

  • If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect
    yourself from flying glass and other flying objest. The tornado may be
    approaching your area
  • If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie in flat in a ditch or low-lying area
  • If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (aslisted above)

After the Tornado Passes

  • Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of damaged area
  • Listen to radio for information and instructions
  • Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage
  • DO NOT USE CANDLES AT ANY TIME

 

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