Feb. 19-26 is Severe Weather Awareness Week

Feb. 19-25 is Severe Weather Awareness Week! Being prepared when severe weather strikes cans save your life. Join us this week as we share information on threats and hazards!
More than half of all flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never cross a flooded road or walkway. Please TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!
Know where to take shelter during a tornado:
√ Tornado storm shelters or safe rooms are best.
√ Basements & interior rooms are also good.
X Vehicles are not safe.
X Shed, storage facilities & highway overpasses are not safe.
What do you do when lightning strikes?
√ Go indoors if you see lightning or hear thunder
√ Bring your pets with you
X Don’t use corded phones, electrical equipment & plumbing
FACT: It doesn’t have to be raining where you are for lightning to be a threat. Lightning can strike 10-15 MILES from a thunderstorm!
Do you know the difference between a severe thunderstorm watch vs. warning?
Watch: Severe storms are possible soon. Know where to take shelter.
Warning: Severe storms are happening or imminent. Take shelter immediately. Have multiple ways to receive alerts and warnings.
If there is severe weather predicted in your area, remember to: Have multiple ways to receive emergency alertsFollow your local NWS office for weather updates Keep devices charged Get to know your local NWS Office! In Tennessee, we have 4 offices serving our citizens.