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3 Ways to Prepare for Thunderstorm Season
3/16/2018 (Permalink)
Thunderstorm season is quickly approaching! If you take a few preemptive steps, you can ensure you and your family stay safe!
Have you noticed the budding flowers and the buzz of insects lately? Those are early signs that spring is approaching! While it’s one of the more colorful seasons, the warmer temperatures also bring the threat of thunderstorms. In North Carolina, there are an average of 40-50 storms each year!
Although most storms in our state aren’t severe, there’s always the possibility of disaster. If you’re not prepared for the storms ahead, we’ve got you covered. Here are 3 ways you can prepare for the approaching thunderstorm season:
- Discuss a safety plan with your family. Like any natural disaster, the best way to protect yourself and your belongings is to develop and discuss a safety plan with your family. Make sure to identify where you should meet, what is expected of everyone, and any other details you think are important for the situation. Preparation is key!
- Build an emergency kit. There’s no way for you to know how much damage a storm will cause until it’s too late. In case you or your family are trapped for an extended period of time, you’ll want to have an emergency kit already assembled. These kits should include basic necessities as well as anything else you expect you might need. For a good checklist, look at the list at ready.gov.
- Remove dead or rotting trees and branches. While you have the opportunity, take care of potentially hazardous trees and branches near your home. During a storm, they have a higher chance of falling into and damaging homes or other valuables, which in turn leaves them open to water and mold damage. Don’t put off this important task, or it might be too late!
While most people get through thunderstorms without incident, there’s no guarantee that every storm will be the same. Because disaster can strike at any time, it’s important to prepare well in advance so you can focus on taking action if the occasion arises. If you take a few moments to prepare for this upcoming thunderstorm season, you just might thank yourself!