Tipton County Constable's Office

Be Prepared for Thunder Storms and Lightning

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Thunderstorms are common and can be dangerous. They can bring intense wind,
flash flooding, hail, and dangerous lightning.

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Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and powerful (50+ mph) winds. They can create lightning and hail as well as flooding and tornadoes.

 

If you are under a thunderstorm warning, find safe shelter right away:

• When thunder roars, go indoors

• Pay attention to alerts and warnings

• Move from outdoors into a building or car

• Unplug appliances

• Do not use landline phones

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When a thunderstorm threatens: 

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• Prepare Now

  • Know your area's risk of thunderstorms

  • Sign up for your community's warning system(s)

  • Identify sturdy buildings close

  • Cut down or trim trees

  • Consider buying surge protectors

  • Secure outside furniture

• Surviving During

  • When thunder roars, go indoors

  • Pay attention to weather reports and warnings

  • If indoors, avoid running water or using landline phones

  • Protect your property by unplugging electrical devices and appliances

  • If boating or swimming get to land and find a sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle immediately

  • If necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal top and sides

  • Avoid flooded roadways, Turn Around, Don't Drown

• Be Safe After

  • Listen to authorities and weather forecasts for information on whether it is safe to go outside

  • Watch for fallen power lines and trees

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For more information, please visit our partners at:

• Ready.gov

• National Weather Service

• American Red Cross

 

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