If
you're caught in a lightning storm, seek shelter. Stay away from
trees and bodies of water and, if you're caught in the open, drop to
your knees and bend forward with your hands on your knees. Do not lie
flat on the ground.
If
you see a fallen power line, keep your distance. The line can be
dangerous, even if it isn't sparking. Report the line to Fairfield
Electric immediately.
Hurricanes
The
74-160 mph winds of a hurricane can extend inland for hundreds of miles.
Following a hurricane, inland streams and rivers can flood and trigger
landslides. As a hurricane approaches, the skies darken and the winds
will grow in strength. Here's what to do to prepare for a hurricane:
- Access information regarding floodstage data for area streams and
waterways. Note the elevation level of your own home.
- Inquire as to the potential for inland flooding and storm surge.
- Check with emergency management officials for low points and
flooding history and plan an escape/evacuation route accordingly.
- Protect windows and other glass by boarding up or shuttering large
windows securely. Tape exposed glass to reduce shattering and place
coverings around doors to protect against flying glass
- Keep battery operated radios or televisions tuned for accurate
information.
Hurricanes
are categorized by intensity on a scale of 1 to 5 with the following
characteristics:
