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.

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!