Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?
- 2 What would you do if you face an extreme weather condition?
- 3 What should you do to prepare for a storm?
- 4 What should you do if you are outside during a thunderstorm?
- 5 How do we prepare for bad weather conditions?
- 6 How can we prevent severe weather?
- 7 How can you protect yourself from lightning outside?
What should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?
If you are caught in severe weather, decide whether to go to shore or ride out the storm.
- If possible, head for the nearest shore or harbour that is safe to approach.
- Head the bow into the waves at a 45-degree angle.
- Keep a sharp lookout for other boats, debris, shoals, or stumps.
What would you do if you face an extreme weather condition?
The most important things to remember are:
- GET IN – If you are outside, get inside. If you’re already inside, get as far into the middle of the building as possible.
- GET DOWN – Get underground if possible.
- COVER UP – Flying and falling debris are a storm’s number one killer.
What are the safety measures that we should take when there is a storm warning?
During a thunderstorm, avoid open vehicles such as convertibles, motorcycles, and golf carts. Be sure to avoid open structures such as porches, gazebos, baseball dugouts, and sports arenas. And stay away from open spaces such as golf courses, parks, playgrounds, ponds, lakes, swimming pools, and beaches.
What should you do to prepare for a storm?
Get your home ready.
- Clear your yard. Make sure there’s nothing that could blow around during the storm and damage your home.
- Cover up windows and doors.
- Be ready to turn off your power.
- Fill clean water containers with drinking water.
- Check your carbon monoxide (CO) detector’s battery to prevent CO poisoning.
What should you do if you are outside during a thunderstorm?
If You Are Caught Outside During a Thunderstorm
- Keep moving towards safe shelter.
- Stay away from isolated trees or other tall objects.
- Avoid open fields, hills, boulder fields, rocky outcrops, and ridge tops.
- Avoid bodies of water and metal objects, which can conduct electricity.
What is the best course of action if you see a thunderstorm approaching while on a boat?
If a Thunderstorm is Approaching You Secure all loose gear, hatches or ports. Determine your location and the best course back to shelter. Keep a sharp lookout for the other boats and obstructions.
How do we prepare for bad weather conditions?
Shutter or board up windows or at least close blinds or curtains. Store important documents in an easy-to-access place in case you need to leave quickly. Find out the closest evacuation center. Learn how to turn off the electricity, gas, and water supplies in case they become dangerous.
How can we prevent severe weather?
How do you stay safe in stormy weather?
Review your emergency plan with your family and support staff and post the written plan on an easily accessible bulletin board.
- Stay inside during thunderstorms and blizzards.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Call the power company right away.
- Unplug as many big appliances as possible.
How can you protect yourself from lightning outside?
Protect Yourself from Lightning Strikes
- Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks.
- Never lie flat on the ground.
- Never shelter under an isolated tree.
- Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter.
- Immediately get out of and away from ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water.