 In the News -
February 2008
Severe Weather Preparedness
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Severe weather can strike anywhere, at anytime in Arkansas. Your best defense
against severe weather is to be prepared.
Your family should have an emergency storm plan for each member whether at
home, work, school or outdoors.
Storm drills should be conducted frequently to enforce these plans.
Designate a safe area for family members to go, like a basement, in the event
of a tornado or other damaging storm. If no underground shelter is available
then an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor is the best place. Hiding
under furniture near a central wall with pillows and blankets over one’s head
and upper body can give extra protection. Most importantly, stay away from doors
and windows.
If caught outside or in a vehicle during a tornado, get out and lie flat in a
nearby ditch or depression.
A NOAA Weather Radio with a battery backup, and a warning alarm is a must to
stay abreast of severe weather in your area.
Younger children need to be taught their county name and the names of
neighboring counties so that they will know when there is a storm alert nearby.
Also, highway maps should be in convenient locations around the house to follow
storm movements.
To learn more about severe weather preparedness, contact your local county
Extension office and follow the links in this section.
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