Tornado season is the most destructive natural disaster event that comes every year. As dangerous as they are, tornadoes are often accompanied or followed by floods that cause even more initial and long-term damage.

Last year tornado season claimed the lives of 103 Americans. Some of them drowned or were deadly injured due to flooding caused by the disaster.

It is essential to prepare accordingly and stay safe during a tornado season, have all the emergency supplies and flood control devices prepared, and have a thorough evacuation and survival plan if your area gets hit by the disaster.

In this article, we shall provide the essential tips that will help you protect your family and your property during the tornado season.

Be prepared.

Forewarned is forearmed, and when it comes to natural disasters, this saying is as relevant as it could ever be.

Getting ready for the upcoming tornado season may take time. That is why it is best that you store the supplies and prepare your property throughout the whole year instead of rushing to the local stores last minute.

Make sure that you have:

• An emergency kit that includes water for drinking and hygiene purposes, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and a supply of necessary medicine if someone has to take them regularly;
• Communication devices with external power banks, flashlights, and batteries, radio, whistle, or any other means to announce your presence if you find yourself blocked under a wrecked building or at any other position where you will need assistance;
• Emergency phones and information. Make sure that the list is printed or written on water-proof material, and every family member has a copy;
• An emergency plan. A list of actions, location of emergency supplies, and evacuation route in case you will have to leave your shelter. Make sure that every family member is aware of the plan and knows exactly how to act and where to go in case of an emergency.

In case you have small children in the family, make sure to talk to them about the upcoming event and the dangers it can bring. Highlight how important it is that kids stay close to adults and follow their commands. Explain to them where the shelters are located and how to find a safe place in case they appear cut off from their family or lost in the crowd. Make sure that they have all the necessary contact information and means to identify themselves. In some cases, it is a good idea to write this information on a kid's arm with a water-proof marker.

Make sure to buy and install flood barriers for home in advance. Even if you choose to evacuate from the house, the flood gates will protect your property from water damage.

Pay attention to the weather.

Although staying tuned to the local radio will inform you about the situation, in case of a tornado, the weather may change entirely in a matter of several seconds. 

If you notice:

• large hail;
• particularly low-lying clouds;
• dark or green-toned sky;
• roaring sounds in the distance

Make sure to head towards the closest shelter as soon as possible. All those are the signs of an upcoming disaster.

How to find a shelter?

Whether you are staying at home or got caught by the disaster out of the house, it is essential to determine a good hiding spot that will keep you safe when tornado and flooding approach.

• Don't try to shelter in mobile homes - they are most likely to be heavily impacted, destroyed, or even lifted by the wind and water flow, putting you in severe danger;
• Choose a room without windows. Tornadoes often break windows, and the glass becomes an extremely dangerous damaging factor. Make sure to choose a room or place in the house without any windows;
• Get to the lowest place in the house. Top floors are most likely to be affected by a tornado. That is why it is best to hide on the ground floor or inside the basement. However, that way, you increase the chances of getting affected by flooding, which often comes hand-in-hand with tornadoes. Make sure to install home flood barriers and flood gates at every passage of the room that you chose as a shelter. It will protect you from dangerous contact with floodwater;
• Add some protective gear. It is best to hide under a steady table to have some additional protection. Wrap yourself in a blanket or sleeping bag, and don't forget to protect the head. Bicycle or motorcycle helmets will come out in handy in this situation.

If a tornado caught you on the road, never try to outrun it. Tornadoes move much faster than they may seem from a distance, and just 1-foot of floodwater that will come with it can simply flush your car off, making it uncontrollable. Make sure to stop next to the nearest building and head directly to a basement, underground parking, or any other secured area.

Do you want to know more about flood control and ways to protect your family and your property in case of a sister? Contact Dam Easy today!

Our experts will answer all your questions and help to make informed decisions about flood barriers and other protective flood control equipment that will help you stay safe and sound in the face of disaster. 

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