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1 Staying Safe in Severe Weather

2 LIGHTNING Newnan man struck by lightning.

3 Safety Tips for Thunderstorms
As soon as you hear thunder, go indoors! Stay away from windows. Stay away from water- no showers, no washing dishes. Don’t use electrical appliances with cords. Cell phones and cordless phones are okay. Wait until at least 30 minutes before going outside again.

4 Safety Tips for Thunderstorms
If you are caught outdoors- Get into a car and roll up the windows. Don’t stand under a tree. Don’t hold up an umbrella. Don’t lie flat on the ground. Crouch down and cover your ears.

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6 FLOODS

7 Safety Tips for Floods Never try to drive through water over a flooded road.

8 Safety Tips for Floods

9 Safety Tips for Floods Don’t let children play near a flooded storm drain.

10 TORNADOS

11 Safety Tips for Tornadoes
Pick a safe room in your house or apartment. Stay away from windows. Go to a small center room (like a bathroom or closet), if there is one. Use bicycle helmets or a mattress for protection. If your apartment is not safe, plan ahead for another location to go to. Make a plan with your family this week!

12 Safety Tips for Tornadoes
If you are caught outdoors- Do not stay in your car. Lie flat in a ditch or low area. Do not shelter in a highway underpass.

13 These videos are available on the resources page on our website if you would like to watch any of them again- friendshiplex.weebly.com Make some plans with your family about weather safety and then have a safe and fun summer!


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