We're facing some crazy stormy weather across Ontario, with many areas, especially around cottage country, calling for tornados. Here are some tips to keep you prepared:
1. Weather Watch: Keep a close eye on the Weather Network and Environment Canada for continuous updates on tornados, hail, lightening, and other severe weather fronts.
2. Pick a Room: You need to find a place where you and your family, pets, guests, etc can stay during a tornado--preferably a basement, cellar, or a lower level room with the least windows and most enforcement.
3. Get a plan: Even during the day of the storm warning, go over a plan with all your family members so everyone knows what to do when/if a tornado hits.
4. Get your stuff inside: If you have valuables outside, such as bikes, windsurfers, etc., you'll want to get them indoors in case they get damaged. If you are concerned about hail damaging your luxury vehicle, find a covered place to park it.
5. Keep Eye for Tornado Warning Signs: dark,greenish clouds; wall cloud; cloud of debris; large hail; funnel cloud; roaring noise.
6. Stay Off the Lake: If you're planning to boat, don't get too far out so you can't get back; same goes for paddle boats, windsurfers, canoes, kayaks, etc. Don't think, "I've got several hours till this thing hits." for storms are very tumultuous and difficult to predict--especially from the lake.
7. Secure Loose Articles: Trash cans, bikes, boards, plants, trees and other things can become projectiles under powerful winds. Keep yourself and others safe by securing them in your garage and shed.
8. First Aid Kit: Every home should have a first aid kit for events such as extreme storms and fire; this should also include alternative forms of energy (power-generator, kerosene heater, etc.) in the event that the power goes out. Also include things like head-lamps, plenty of gauze and bandages.
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