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Extreme
Weather Prep
Family Features
As one season gives way to another, fl uctuating
temperatures can lead to extreme weather that
puts your personal safety and property at risk.
Working ahead to anticipate potential problems and
put preventive measures in place can give you peace of
mind that you're prepared if disaster strikes.
Create Communication
Plans
Communication is a
vital aspect of severe
weather planning. If
you know a storm
is coming, it's a
good idea to charge
smartphones so you
have access to weather alerts and a direct connection
to friends, loved ones and emergency personnel, even if
you lose power. You may not have internet access after
a storm, so make a list of emergency contacts and save
a hard copy in a safe place. If there's a chance you may
become separated, help your children memorize your
phone number and address.
Practice Severe Weather Drills - As a family, practice
how to respond to various weather scenarios. Discuss
who is responsible for what and where you'll shelter, if
needed. Consider details like who will secure doors and
windows and who will be responsible for guiding pets
to the shelter area. Drills give you a chance to make adjustments
to your plans, and periodic refreshers ensure
everyone is prepared to jump into action if a storm hits.
Stay Weather Aware - Keeping tabs on approaching
severe weather is essential for planning ahead. Heed the
advice of local forecasters if extreme weather conditions
are developing. Monitor a storm's progress so you
can take proper precautions if your home is in its path.
You may want to invest in a battery-powered weather
radio so you can stay up to date even if you lose power.
Prepare Your Home - You may not be able to control
whether a storm hits your home, but you can take some
steps to minimize the harm if it does. Keeping vegetation
trimmed and away from the house helps reduce
the chance of damage. Ensure windows and doors are
sealed and secure any loose items outdoors that may
blow in the wind, including fi xtures like shutters.
If you're planning home renovations, or you're in the
market for a new home, consider building with disaster
resistant materials. Homes built with insulated concrete
forms (ICFs), like those made by Nudura, are less
susceptible to high-speed winds and impact from fl ying
debris. ICF block construction means you are protected
by layers of insulated expanded polystyrene foam and
solid concrete, so in addition to standing up to serious
storms, you can expect other benefi ts like energy effi -
ciency, sound dampening and fi re resistance.
Stock Up on Safety Supplies - When a storm is raging,
you'll be grateful for a stash of emergency supplies, including
batteries, a rechargeable power source, fl ashlights,
a battery-powered weather radio, non-perishable
snacks and water, fi rst aid supplies and at least a couple
days' worth of prescription medications. If you have
small children, activities like coloring or activity books
can help divert their attention from an extended visit to
a storm shelter.
Find more insights into homes that can weather any
storm at nudura.com/stormsafety.
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