Preparing for Spring Storms

2/10/2022 (Permalink)

Preparing for Springs Storms in Southwest Missouri

Being prepared for severe weather can help minimize damage to your home and property.

 Knowing your risk is important.  Understanding what types of weather affect you are important, do you live, tornadoes, lightning, thunder, and flash floods all present different issues for homeowners.  As we all know in Springfield severe weather can happen any time of the year, but our risk for storms is even greater in the spring. Ways to be prepared, you can sign up for the Emergency Alert System (EAS). You can purchase a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Weather Alert Radio.

Create a plan for your family so you know what and where to go during severe weather. Identify a safe sturdy shelter for your family.  Prepare your home in advance for severe weather by cutting down limbs that might fall on your home. Consider buying surge protectors, lightning rods or a lightning system to protect your home, appliances and electronic devices.