How to prepare for a possible tornado, storm

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ATLANTA – – On Friday afternoon, the threat to West Georgia, which includes the counties Cobb, Douglas, Bartow and Coweta, was increased to level 4. This means that the risk of damage to wind and tornados for these counties is very high. The rest of Northern Georgia is at level 3 in severe storms, which is still a remarkable risk.

Although rain is expected on Saturday morning, we only expect the storm on Saturday evening. This means that you still have some time to prepare. The first thing you need to know is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.

Related history: A significant storm threat for Metro Atlanta was improved for Metro Atlanta this weekend

Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning: Do you know the difference

Tornado clock – This means that the conditions for a tornado are cheap. If a watch is exhibited, remain vigilant, check your emergency plan and, if necessary, be ready to take measures if necessary.

Tornado warning – This means that a tornado was discovered or recognized on radar. If a warning is issued, you can protect yourself in a safe place.

It is also important to know where you live. You should know the district and how to find your home on a card. Tornado warnings are exhibited by County and meteorologists will also use names of cities, cities and intersections.

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There are also different things that you can do to prepare for a tornado.

Things you can do to prepare for a tornado

• Create an emergency plan -Create a family tornado plan that belongs where you are looking for protection and how to communicate when you are separated.
• Identify a safe shelter – Choose storm protection, a basement or interior in the lower floor without a window.
• Build an emergency kit -Support a kit with water, non -perishable food, flashlights, batteries, one outer, medication and important documents.
• Register for warnings – Subscribe to emergency weather hopes through the Storm Team Wetter App, Noaa Wetterradio Or Fema Mobile Apps. If you usually silence your phones overnight, turn on the sound!
• Safe outdoor articles – Include or anchor loose objects such as terrace furniture, grills and decorations that could become projectile in strong winds.
• Reinforce your home – Install storm shops, reinforce garage doors and make sure that your roof is properly secured to withstand strong winds.
• Do you know your evacuation routes – If you live in a mobile home or in an area that is susceptible to heavy storms, they identify the next stable protection and plan to get there quickly.
• Seach family members rescue skills – Training of family members for basic first aid, how to switch off supply companies and how to use a fire extinguisher.
• Prepare for pets -Let yourself have a PET emergency kit with food, water, carriers and vaccination records when evacuating.
• Prepare for cattle/outdoor animals -D set a robust, wind -resistant barn or stable protection, switch off the electricity for structures, secure loose objects, reinforce fences and gates and mark the cattle with tags or use the cattle color to write contact information on your body.
• Practice exercises -Perform Tornado exercises at home and work to ensure that everyone knows where to go and what to do when a tornado warning is exhibited.

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At least one district has announced that they will open emergency shelters at that time. This article is updated when further accommodations are announced.

Emergency accommodation

Emergency shelters from Dekalb County

DEKALB County will open four storm centers for residents who are looking for protection at 8 p.m.

The list of accommodations is below:

• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta, 30316.
• North Dekalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, 30341
• Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur, 30033
• Exchange Park Intergeneration Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, 30034

Emergency accommodation Carroll County

Carroll County opens a temporary storm protection in the office training room of the Sheriff on Newnan Road 997 (former West Georgia Technical College). The hours are 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. to 16 March. There will be space to sit, but there will be no children’s beds or bed linen. The building is not on a generator. If you bring a pet with you, you have to be in a carrier. If you rely on a medical device, you can go to a Tanner Medical Center for Shelger, including locations in Carrollton, Bremen, Villa Rica or Wedowee. More information

Emergency accommodation Coweta County

Church Church in Broad Street in Grantville will open their cellar doors on Saturday at 8 p.m. for everyone who needs protection. Bring necessities such as flashlights, snacks, pillows and blankets. More information

Emergency shelter Pickens County

A tornado accommodation is located in the basement of Pickens County Administration Building in the 1266 East Church Street in Jasper when a tornado clock is exhibited for Pickens County. The notification via the Tornado clock and the opening of the protection opened on Facebook. The shelter remains open until the danger has passed. More information

If a tornado meets your area and your place of residence, you have to do here.

What to do for a tornado

• Check injuries – Rate yourself and others in the event of injuries. If necessary, offer first aid and call 911 for medical emergencies.
• Stay up to date with weather notifications – Monitor local news, NOAA weather radio or emergency warnings to stay up to date via additional storms or dangers.
• Avoid damaged buildings – Do not enter damaged structures if the authorities confirm that they are safe. Tornados can cause foundations weaknesses and hidden dangers such as gas leaks or electrical dangers.
• Pay attention to dangers – Be careful with dilapidated power lines, broken glass, exposed nails and unstable ruins. Wear robust shoes and gloves when you move through the affected areas.
• If necessary, switch off the supply companies – If you smell gas or suspect a leak, switch off the main gas valve, open windows and leave the area. They also exclude electricity when there is signs of damage to the wiring or penetration of water.
• Check the relatives and neighbors – Contact family and neighbors, especially older people or people with disabilities to ensure that you are safe.
• Take photos of damage for insurance – Document the property damage with photos and videos before making temporary repairs. This will help with insurance claims.
• Report dangers and damage – Notify the local authorities via offset power lines, gas leaks or dangerous conditions.
• Be careful with food and water – If electricity fails, avoid consuming perishable foods that exist for more than four hours without cooling. Contact civil servants before using tap water.
• Find disaster relief if necessary – Contact the local emergency management agencies, the Fema or the Red Cross for protection, stocks and financial help if your house is uninhabitable.