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Safety Rules
| Type |
Definition |
Actions |
| Flash Flood/Flood
Watch |
Flash Flooding is possible within the
designated Watch area. |
Be alert - watch for heavy rain over
a short period of time. If near a stream, monitor for significant rises. |
| Flash Flood/Flood Warning |
Flash Flooding has been reported
or is imminent. |
Take necessary precautions at once.
- DO NOT drive into flooded roads! If you cannot see
the road because of the water, do not drive into it. There may not be
any road.
- If vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher
ground. Two feet of water will float your car.
- DO NOT move barricades! They are there for a reason.
- Get out of areas subject to flooding.
- DO NOT allow children to play around high water, storm
drains or viaducts. Six inches of fast-moving water can knock you off
your feet.
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| Tornado Watch |
Conditions are favorable for the development
of tornadoes |
Be alert for approaching storms. Know
your shelter options if it should become necessary to take action. |
| Tornado Warning |
A tornado has been sighted or is indicated
by radar |
If weather becomes threatening, move
to a pre-designated place of safety.
- In a home or business, move to a basement.
- If there is no basement, move to an interior room or
hallway on the lowest floor.
- Stay away from windows.
- Get out of automobiles. DO NOT try to outrun a tornado
in your car.
- Get out of mobile homes, even if tied down.
- If caught outside, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression.
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| Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
Conditions are favorable for the development
of severe thunderstorms |
Be alert for approaching storms. Have
a source for weather warnings such as NOAA Weather Radio or your local media. |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
Severe thunderstorms are imminent or
indicated by radar. A severe thunderstorm has winds of at least 58 mph and/or
hail at least 3/4" in diameter. |
- If you hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm
to be struck by lightning
- Move to a sturdy building or car
- DO NOT take shelter in small sheds, under isolated
trees, or in convertible cars
- Get out of boats and away from water
- Telephone lines and metal pipes can conduct electricity...avoid
using the telephone or electrical appliances.
- DO NOT take a bath or shower
- Get to higher ground if flash flooding is possible
- If caught outside, find a low spot away from trees,
fences and poles
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report severe weather, call toll-free
1-877-633-6772
or email us at
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