Severe Weather Procedures from the CDC

Here are Severe Weather procedures from the CDC – we have more extensive Earthquake, Tornado, and Hurricane content we can share if you order emergency guidebooks or apps:

Tornado:

• When a warning is issued by sirens or other means, seek inside shelter. Consider the following:
  • Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and
  • Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no windows.
  • Stay away from outside walls and windows.
  • Use arms to protect head and neck.
  • Remain sheltered until the tornado threat is announced to be over.

Earthquake:

• Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or designated official.
• Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets, and electrical power.
• Assist people with disabilities in finding a safe place.
• Evacuate as instructed by the designated official.

Flood:
If indoors:

• Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator or designated official.
• Follow the recommended primary or secondary evacuation routes.

If outdoors:

• Climb to high ground and stay there.
• Avoid walking or driving through flood water.
• If car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to a higher ground.

Hurricane:
Once a hurricane watch has been issued:

• Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the designated official.
• Moor any boats securely, or move to a safe place if time allows.
• If you are on high ground, away from the coast and plan to stay, secure the building, moving all loose items indoors and boarding up windows and openings.
• Collect drinking water in appropriate containers.

Once a hurricane warning has been issued:

• Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator or the designated official.
• Leave areas that might be affected by storm tide or stream flooding.

During a hurricane:

• Remain indoors and consider the following:
  • Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without windows.
  • Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and
  • Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no windows.