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| Weather Alert
Sirens |
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| There are 5 weather alert sirens throughout
the city. They are located at Pitsenbarger Park, High Street and
Lambert Drive, the Electric Substation on N. County Road 25A,
Upper Fountain Park, and East Main Street by the river (see
coverage map). The sirens are tested on the first
Saturday and the second Wednesday of each month from April
through October at 10:00 a.m.. These sirens are designed to be a
means of alerting anyone who is outdoors of a tornado or severe
weather warning. Should one hear the weather alert sirens go off
they should take shelter immediately in the safest
place available. It is advisable to leave the shelter area only
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| Prepare
a Home Tornado Plan
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Pick
a place where family members could gather if a tornado is
headed your way. It could be your basement or, if there is
no basement, a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the
lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered.
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If
you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough
time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway
in the center of the building.
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| Assemble a Disaster
Supplies Kit Containing: |
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- First aid
kit and essential medications.
- Canned food
and can opener.
- At least
three gallons of water per person.
- Protective
clothing, bedding, or sleeping bags.
- Battery-powered
radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
- Special
items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.
- Written
instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and
water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember,
you'll need a professional to turn natural gas service
back on.)
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Stay Tuned for Storm
Warnings |
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- Listen to
your local radio and TV stations for updated storm
information.
- Know what a
tornado WATCH and WARNING means:
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- A tornado
WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area.
- A tornado
WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be
headed for your area. Go to safety immediately.
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- Tornado
WATCHES and WARNINGS are issued by county or parish.
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When a Tornado WATCH Is
Issued... |
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- Listen to
local radio and TV stations for further updates.
- Be alert to
changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound
of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say
it sounds like a freight train.
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When a Tornado WARNING Is
Issued... |
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- If you are
inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect
yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado
may be approaching your area.
- If you are
outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building
or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
- If you are
in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for
safety (as above).
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After the Tornado
Passes... |
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- Watch out
for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area.
- Listen to
the radio for information and instructions.
- Use a
flashlight to inspect your home for damage.
- Do not use
candles at any time.
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