Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime
West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime
West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytimeCHARLESTON, W
Va
– A storm can impact the residents of West Virginia at any time so it is important to be prepared year-round
Make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several different technologies no matter where you are–at home, at school, at work, or in the community
Know your area’s severe weather risk and practice your emergency plan with your family and pets
In other words, know whether to shelter in place or go to your identified safe place, which could mean leaving town or deciding to stay with friends or family
Before extreme weather happens, it’s a good idea to invest in a NOAA Weather Radio
A public service offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, weather information is broadcast directly and continuously from your nearest National Weather Service office
Click Emergency Alerts | Ready
gov to learn more
Some communities use the Emergency Alert System, a national public warning system, to deliver warnings of imminent threats to specific areas
A severe weather threat such as a tornado warning can be sent by state and local public safety officials
If your community has outdoor warning sirens, become familiar with their warning tone(s)
If you don’t have a safe room you can access in an emergency, the next best protection is a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of your home or a sturdy building
12 Ways to Prepare: Sign up for alerts and warnings, make a plan, save for a rainy day, practice emergency drills, test family communications, safeguard documents, plan with your neighbors, make your homes safer, know your evacuation routes, make a supply kit, get involved in your community, and document and insure your property
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd
wv
gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www
fema
gov/disaster/4861, and www
com/FEMA
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