Tornado season is here, and although it may seem like being hit by a tornado while living in a place like Atlanta is unlikely, it has happened and can happen again, which means that you need to be prepared.
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People in larger cities are often nowhere near as prepared for tornadoes as people living in rural areas are. Don’t forget, a tornado hit Atlanta back in 2008, tearing right through Centennial Olympic Park with winds of 130 mph. To prepare yourself for the possibility of a tornado, you should make sure that your home has an emergency kit that includes food and water for 3 days and a battery-powered radio to keep track of the weather.
Create a plan that your whole family knows, including how to communicate with one another and what to do if a tornado is in the area. You should go to the lowest level of the structure that you are in, such as the basement if you have one. If you don’t have a basement, go to an interior room on the first floor with no windows.
Use these tips and contact us at Parker Young for more advice on disaster preparedness in Georgia today.