Severe weather season is unpredictable, scary, and can be dangerous if you are not prepared. Whether on‑site or off, it is important to know what to do if severe weather hits. Here are a few ways to prepare and keep yourself and your family safe:
- Make sure at least one family member knows first aid and CPR.
- Download the FEMA app for resources and safety tips.
- Have a family plan in place; all members of the family should review and practice the plan.
- Have family members’ and other important phone numbers written down or memorized.
- Assemble an emergency supply kit and keep at least three days of food and water at home.
- Store important documents in a fire‑proof safe or safety deposit box.
- Know how to shut off utilities including natural gas and water.
To be more informed about local weather, the Pantex StrikeNet© app offers meteorological information such as wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, barometric pressure, rainfall, rainfall rate, and even lightning data. Download the app on your phone through the Apple Store and Google Play.