
Winter is definitely gone here in Atlanta (thank goodness because Winter has been rough here)! It
has been in the upper 70s and also hitting the 80s too. The prefect Spring weather to get out and enjoy the sunshine!
Winter tried to linger longer when Spring first started but those April showers quickly pushed it away. But I will say Spring can also bring in some bad weather as well.
Strong storms and tornadoes happens frequently during the Spring time and if you plan ahead and be prepared for it, you can help remain keeping you and your family safe.
Here are some tips to be prepared for severe storm weather:
1. Designate a room to hide in that doesn't have a window around. Places like a closest or a bathroom would work prefect for your family to gather in.
2. Keep a working flashlight around and candles just in case the power goes off. Don't forget the batteries!
3. Have a battery operated radio handy so you can tune in to listen to the weather reports.
4. Don't ever underestimate bad weather warnings. It's better to be safe than sorry.
5. Make sure your car gas tank is filled up just in case you need to leave your home.
6. Have your kitchen stocked with non perishable food items.
7. Make sure to have plenty of bottled water.
Also with bad weather comes dangerous roads conditions due to the rain. You must be careful and more cautious driving during the wet season.
Here are some tips:
1. Slow down! You want to have better control of your car so you won't hydroplane off the road. I've seen so many car accidents because people drive so fast and lose control of their car.
2. Don't brake so hard and try to not make sharp turns which could also make you lose control of your car.
3. Increase the following distance of the car in front of you (a few car lengths). If a sudden brake happen and you need to brake as well, you don't want to slide into the back of someone's car.
Although slowing down can make a trip a little longer, it's worth being more cautious on the road and arriving safe to your destination. Just leave the house a little earlier.
What are your severe storm weather tips?
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I've never had a battery operated radio. Eek. But, I do have a backup phone battery, so I'm relying on that. Probably not the best idea!
ReplyDeleteProbably not but at least you'll have a phone to make emergency calls.
DeleteThose are great tips. I keep an emergency kit in my basement with batteries, candles, matches, water and some canned goods.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Robin!
DeleteI hydroplaned and crashed for the first time when I was 17 years old. NEVER went to fast on the road again. Thank goodness no one was hurt.
ReplyDeleteOMG that's scary! Yes, the good thing is no one got hurt.
DeleteThe weather in Florida is so unpredictable. These are so helpful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteFlorida weather is very unpredictable! One minute it's sunny and the next minute it's storming.
DeleteGreat post. It's tornado season in ATL.
ReplyDeleteSure is Lindsey which is why I did this post.
DeleteI wish people would slow down in the bad weather. I don't trust other drivers once it gets stormy out!
ReplyDeleteMe either Chelsea!
DeleteSuch great tips! I learned my lesson during a hurricane a couple of years ago to always have batteries in the house. So important!
ReplyDeleteThese are good emergency perparedness tips. This was a good reminder of what we need to do to be prepared for the storms that are coming.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. That pretty much covers everything here. We also have battery operated candles.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that the year has gone by so quickly and this season is upon us again. - Jenn @ The Rebel Chick
ReplyDeleteThis is a great list to have for storms. I live in FL and we can get some pretty bad storms.
ReplyDeleteGreat list! We get hit every summer with at least one powerful storm that knocks our power out for days. Fingers crossed it passes us this year, but we are prepared should we not be so lucky!
ReplyDeleteThank you for these tips! We are supposed to have bad storms tomorrow night.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what time of the year it is we always have an emergency kit we keep on hand. It has all of the essentials including batteries and a battery operated mini tv. You can never be too safe!
ReplyDeleteAwesome times. We actually have a bad storm scheduled for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! We have been getting hit hard this year!
ReplyDeletewe've had some power outages recently. I should realize by now to be more prepared
ReplyDeleteThese are all important tips. We were great about these kinds of things and having a plan when we lived in Florida, but we haven't been so great about them now that we're up north, and we really should get better about it.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. We have our flash lights ready!
ReplyDeleteI always get freaked out when a storm comes through because we don't really have anywhere in the house without windows on the ground floor. I miss having a basement!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips for sure! Living in Texas that could be anytime
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips. I would add to that invest in a NOAA weather radio. It comes in handy during nighttime storms.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of these tips! We have had some scary weather lately!
ReplyDeleteWe were just having to prepare for possible tornadoes in our area a couple weeks ago. We made sure we had a plan on what to do if something hit, we got separated, etc etc. I think planning ahead is vital!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!
ReplyDeleteWe're in Oklahoma and we get severe weather quite often.
great tips we often have really bad storms. I need to share this with my teen.
ReplyDeleteGreat list! We have Severe Storm Warnings every day until thursday this week!
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