We all think that should extreme weather or situation happen, we shall definitely know what to do to stay safe and protect our families.
Because it is so simple, right? Have food and water supplies, charge your phone, and go to a safe place.
But at the same time, extreme weather like snow storms, floods, hurricanes, etc., claim hundreds of lives every year worldwide. So, why does it happen?
Mainly because we also tend to think that nothing like this will ever happen to us. It is a normal protective reaction of our brain. But at the same time, most of us only think that we know what to do in case of emergency but don't really have a clear plan of action that can be easily executed in case of emergency.
In this article, we shall talk about the essential safety tips many people tend to forget or skip, while these are the crucial steps and precautions you should take to really stay safe in case of extreme weather.
How to safely prepare for extreme weather.
The trick is not just to prepare for flooding, snow storm, or any other disaster but do it safely and most efficiently. Here are the things we all should remember:
- Shop safely - when the flood or storm warning is released, it will be too late to start shopping for food, water, or medicine. Most of the shops will be closed, and those that stay open will probably turn into a battlefield. Not to mention the fact that it may already be dangerous to travel at the moment. Make sure to prepare your emergency storage in advance, stock it with non-perishable goods, and place it in a safe, accessible area in the house;
- Prepare 2 emergency kits - there are 2 possible scenarios: you will stay at home during the disaster or have to evacuate to a safe area. In both cases, you will need some supplies, but they will be different. For example, at home, you will have access to your wardrobe, hygienic products, and home medicine box. If you need to move out of your house, you will still need to dress, stay warm, etc.;
- Make sure everyone in the house is safe and warm - some people tend to neglect mittens or hate scarves in everyday life. However, during a snow blizzard, it is not an option, and staying warm is your #1 priority, no matter what your style choices are. Don't forget about the animals as well. While some breeds may feel pretty comfortable in the cold, others suffer from extreme weather the same as they are not genetically prepared for such conditions;
- Water is life - make sure to store at least one gallon of drinking water per person per day to stay safe if you are cut out by the extreme weather for a while;
- Have an emergency kit in your car - it may save your life if extreme weather catches you on the road or you will eventually have to go to a safer place;
- Digitalize as much as possible - your documents, cash money, insurance information, and other crucial papers may easily be lost to flooding or any other disaster. Make sure to have digital copies of as many essential documents as possible to have access to them at any moment;
- Stay in touch - communication is crucial for survival in extreme weather conditions. Charge your phones, get power banks, external batteries, and several "Dumb phones" that tend to hold battery for much longer;
- Make your house safe - don't use any complicated devices or flood control solutions. They may be hard to install, and you risk making a mistake and putting your life and property in danger without even knowing about them. Get Flood Barriers or Flood Gates with extension poles. They can be deployed within several minutes and don't require any special tools, skills, or knowledge for proper installation. It is an efficient fool-proof way to secure your house in the face of extreme weather.
Do you want to learn more safety tips and explore modern products and solutions to help you endure your house and minimize danger and water damage?
Contact Dam Easy today and follow us on social media. Together we shall make sure that the upcoming flood season will not harm you and your family!
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