disaster 5th 1108_5th ed 2011 - Homeland Security and Emergency ...

IF INDOORS - Stay inside until the storm passes and don’t try to go out
and protect your property.
IF OUTDOORS - Take shelter under the strongest structure you can find
(especially if hailstones are large!)
IF IN A VEHICLE - Carefully pull over to the shoulder and seek shelter
under an overpass or the closest substantial structure available.
AFTER A HAILSTORM:
Listen - Continue listening to radio or TV for updates on weather.
Check it out - Check for damage to trees and shrubs because, if damaged,
your roof most likely is too. Also check your vehicles and structures for
damage but don’t put yourself in danger if storms are still active!
Stop leaks - Cover up holes in your roof and broken windows in your car
and home to keep water out.
Insurance - Call your insurance agent or representative to set up a visit to
your home or to take your vehicle down for inspection.
Recovery tips - Review TIPS ON RECOVERING FROM A DISASTER at
end of this Section.
www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325
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