773.777.1922 ☰ ˟
Logo

Client Login
Trusted Choice
773.777.1922 hello@salinsure.com
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Salvador Insurance
    • Location Map
    • Employee Directory
    • Privacy Policy
  • Commercial Insurance
    • Commercial Auto Insurance
    • Commercial Property Insurance
    • General Liability Insurance
    • Business Owners Policy
    • Workers Compensation
    • Umbrella
    • Bonds
  • Personal Insurance
    • Automobile
    • Homeowners
    • Umbrella Personal
    • Renter's Insurance
    • Life
    • Vacant Property Insurance
    • Wedding Insurance
    • Nationwide - Buy Now
  • Resources
    • Refer A Friend
    • Insurance Tools
    • View Our Blog
    • News Center
  • Customer Support
    • Make a Payment
    • File a Claim
    • Customer Access
    • Download Mobile App
Home > Blog > Are you prepared for a tornado?
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Are you prepared for a tornado?


As the summer winds down, so too do the chances for wild weather, but for the 17 million residents of Tornado Alley, tornadoes are still very much a reality.

According to the NOAA, May is actually the most active month of the year for tornadoes with an average of 276 across the U.S. By September, the number drops to an average of 74. According to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, there were only 85 preliminary reports of tornadoes in July as compared to the 1991-2010 average of 134 for the same month. The NOAA says there have been a total of 309 tornadoes across the country including 130 in June and 113 in April, so 2014 is tracking to be a much more quiet year. In 2013 there were 908 tornadoes, with 939 in 2012, and a deadly 1691 in 2011. That was the year Joplin, Mo. was hit by an EF5 tornado that killed approximately 160 people and caused over $2 billion in insured losses.

Preparation ahead of time and knowing what to do in the event of tornado can help reduce the loss of life if one strikes.

 

Here are some safety tips courtesy of Rainbow International:

  1. Tornadoes usually pass through an area fairly quickly, so the safest place to be is in a basement, storm cellar or an interior room without windows.
  2. Have an emergency kit with packaged food, bottled water, flashlights & batteries, medications, blankets, extra clothes, pet supplies and books or puzzles to keep young children entertained.
  3. Have a place for family members to meet if separated by the storm. Select a family member or friend in another state for everyone to contact if separated.
  4. Schedule tornado drills and know the emergency action plans for school, work and other places frequented by the family.
  5. If a tornado is in the area, listen to and heed any advisories. Warning signs can include a dark, greenish-colored clouds or clouds with large hail, a funnel cloud, and a loud roar or rumble.

After the tornado passes, wait for emergency teams to arrive if necessary; avoid power lines and puddles with wires in them; watch for broken glass, nails and other sharp objects; and never use matches or a lighter in case of leaking natural gas or fuel tanks. 

Posted 7:21 PM

Share |


No Comments


Post a Comment
Required
Required (Not Displayed)
Required


All comments are moderated and stripped of HTML.

NOTICE: This blog and website are made available by the publisher for educational and informational purposes only. It is not be used as a substitute for competent insurance, legal, or tax advice from a licensed professional in your state. By using this blog site you understand that there is no broker client relationship between you and the blog and website publisher.
Blog Archive
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2018
  • 2015
  • 2014

  • 60641(6)
  • chicago(4)
  • chicago insurance(3)
  • logan square(3)
  • auto insurance(3)
  • home insurance(3)
  • best insurance(3)
  • affordable insurance(2)
  • independent agent(2)
  • erie insurance(2)
  • best value insurance(2)
  • travelers(2)
  • lowest insurance(2)
  • best rate auto insurance(2)
  • logan square insurance(2)
  • auto coverage(2)
  • home safety tips(1)
  • auto prices(1)
  • home(1)
  • business(1)
  • progressive insurance(1)
  • roadside assistance(1)
  • goals(1)
  • new year(1)
  • jewelry(1)
  • prevent water damage(1)
  • geico insurance rates rise(1)
  • cancer walk(1)
  • geico insurance(1)
  • wedding insurance(1)
  • silver(1)
  • new years resolution(1)
  • gold(1)
  • aaa(1)
  • auto insurance in chicago(1)
  • new year resolutions(1)
  • home protection(1)
  • new year resolutions 2019(1)
  • braking in the snow(1)
  • frozen pipes(1)
  • salvador insurance(1)
  • insurance(1)
  • community(1)
  • amazon echo dot(1)
  • auto insurance prices(1)
  • zoe tips and tricks(1)
  • insurance bill change(1)
  • peace of mind(1)
  • best insurance chicago(1)
  • engagement ring(1)

View Mobile Version
Contact us
773.777.1922 3360 N. Milwaukee Ave | Chicago, IL 60641
Quick Links
Home Services Customer Support Payment Options Report a Claim About Us Our Carriers Blog Contact Us
Location
3360 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
773.777.1922
hello@salinsure.com
Social Icon Social Icon Social Icon Social Icon Social Icon


© Copyright. All rights reserved.
Powered by Insurance Website Builder