Be Prepared for Summer Storms

Staying safe starts with a plan

Prepare a summer storm kit

Make sure to include the following items:

• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information.
• Drinking water and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration.
• Extra medicine, baby items, and pet supplies.
• First-aid supplies.

During a storm:

• Take shelter in a sturdy building if you're outdoors.
• Stay away from doors and windows.
• Use only wireless phones.
• Don't use the shower or bathtub.
• Unplug sensitive electronic appliances such as computers, TVs, VCR and DVD players, etc.
• Make sure backup generators are properly wired to prevent backfeed, which will harm electrical workers restoring power and damage your equipment once electric service is restored.
• Stay away and call 911 if you see a fallen or low-hanging power line.