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Staying Safe in Severe Weather
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LIGHTNING www.11alive.com/story/news/local/newnan/2014/06/23/lightning-strike-newnan-yard- bolt/11280105/
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NOAA Lightning Safety- John Jensenius)
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Weather Bug Video on LIghning
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As soon as you hear thunder, go indoors! Stay away from windows. Stay away from water- no showers, no washing dishes. Don’t use electrical appliances with cords. Cell phones and cordless phones are okay. Wait until at least 30 minutes before going outside again. Safety Tips for Thunderstorms
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If you are caught outdoors- Get into a car and roll up the windows. Don’t stand under a tree. Don’t hold up an umbrella. Don’t lie flat on the ground. Crouch down and cover your ears. Safety Tips for Thunderstorms
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FLOODS
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Floods http://www.lex18.com/clip/11354714/lee- county-woman-killed-in-flood-watershttp://www.lex18.com/clip/11354714/lee- county-woman-killed-in-flood-waters
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Flood Lexington High Water on street – view through windshield
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Safety Tips for Floods Never try to drive through water over a flooded road.
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Safety Tips for Floods
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Don’t let children play near a flooded storm drain.
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TORNADOS
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Tornado Formation – Ashton, IL
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Get Weather Ready - Cartoon
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Pick a safe room in your house or apartment. Stay away from windows. Go to a small center room (like a bathroom or closet), if there is one. Use bicycle helmets or a mattress for protection. If your apartment is not safe, plan ahead for another location to go to. Make a plan with your family this week! Safety Tips for Tornadoes
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If you are caught outdoors- Do not stay in your car. Lie flat in a ditch or low area. Do not shelter in a highway underpass. Safety Tips for Tornadoes
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These videos are available on the resources page on our website if you would like to watch any of them again- friendshiplex.weebly.com Make some plans with your family about weather safety and then have a safe and fun summer!
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