Returning home after a natural disaster can be both physically and mentally challenging. The most important thing is to use caution. You may be anxious to see your property but do not return to your home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Please see use the tips below when returning to your home:
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Spring is in the air and it’s a beautiful time of year - but this beauty comes at a price! Spring means the start of high storm season for most parts of the country. It is critical that families are prepared for dangerous weather. Teaching your kids basic tornado safety procedures will help reduce the chaos in the event of a tornado.
The first thing children should know is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. A tornado watch simply means that conditions are favorable for a tornado and that you should be on the lookout. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted either by a storm spotter or by a weather radar.
In the event of a tornado warning, your kids need to know what to do. Be sure to openly communicate with your children what they should do and have the following items ready.
Your disaster supply kit should include water, snacks, blankets, medicines and a battery powered radio – just to name a few!
You and your kids should work together to create a list of emergency contacts. Talk about the people and phone numbers that will be on the list. Be sure to include your cell numbers in case you are ever separated from your kids in an emergency situation.
Discuss with your kids the place that you want to meet with them after a disaster strikes. This could be a mailbox, a neighbor's house or anywhere you think your child could easily get to. This is also helpful information in the event of fires or other disasters other than tornados.
Talking with your children about tornados and other natural disasters is the best way to keep them safe. Make sure they know where to go during tornado warnings (the lowest level of your house away from all windows). They should also know where to find you or how to contact you in the event that you are separated. If a disaster does strike your family, it is important to help your kids cope with the devastation. Remember - knowledge is safety!
You can also check out FEMA’s website as well. Just search tornado safety for kids in the search bar and tons of helpful tips and advice will pop up.
A tornado can have winds up to an incredible 300 mph and have a path of up to 50 miles! They strike with little warning, so we cannot stress enough how important it is to prepare! Below we give you tips as to what to do before, during and after a tornado hits.
Do you know your tornado warning signs? The first thing you should learn is how to identify a tornado and understand the following facts:
There is not a house out there that can withstand a direct hit from a tornado, but shoring up your house can help it survive if it's in the tornado's path. Just as important is having a safe space for your family to hunker down during the tornado. This includes basements, outdoor underground shelters, safe rooms and garage shelters. Below are some tips you should use as an emergency preparedness guideline.
Have a well-stocked first aid kit, flashlights and plenty of batteries ready to go in your shelter (see our tornado shelter supply checklist here).
You should do the following if conditions are right for a tornado in your area:
If a tornado does take place, and you were forced to leave your home – or if it has been severely damaged from the tornado – wait for authorities to give the all-clear to re-enter. Then do the following:
For all you business travelers out there - do you know what to do if you're on the road and tornado sirens go off? Developing some emergency weather know-how ahead of time can help protect you and your co-workers while traveling.
Tornado Alley is considered the most tornado-prone region in the country. However; it is important to remember that tornados can occur in almost any state. The months of April through June are considered the height of tornado season in most places.
Smart business travelers make it a standard practice during high storm season to check out tornado warnings and watches. The brief amount of time this takes can make the difference between being caught in tornado-level winds and being safe in a secure shelter.
Experienced travelers who have been through tornado watches and warnings may be able to recognize a tornado-ready sky. It is often tinted green and the atmosphere is usually humid and heavy.
But in order to ensure severe weather preparedness, every traveler should take the time to watch the news and weather forecast, go to weather sites online or look for smart phone apps that show the weather at a glance. It also is smart to get in the habit of monitoring severe weather advisories. The NOAA's National Weather Service Office of Climate, Water and Weather Services is a great place to start.
Below are some other tips on how to stay safe from severe storms while traveling.
What is the warranty policy? Some may offer 5-10 years, others a lifetime. What is a good warranty?
Ground Zero has been installing storm shelters for over 10 years and we have a lifetime warranty that covers against leaking, floating, or manufacturing defects on all underground or above ground garage units. Remember, a lifetime warranty is only good as long as the company is around to honor it.
Don’t wait any longer – get a storm shelter installed today from Ground Zero. You can also request more information with any further questions.
What type of ventilation do storm shelters have?
Ground Zero’s tornado shelters have different ventilation depending on the model. Our underground garage units have 360 degrees of passive ventilation around the back lid / cover (it is lifted up slightly to provide adequate ventilation). It also has two hand holes that can work as vents as well. The above ground safe rooms have two vent holes cut into the door that allows air to flow easily as well as ventilation around the entire door. Our outside underground concrete units come with a 6” wind turbine and a 6” vent for ventilation.
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