Upper Chichester Township
Spring Weather Safety
Spring Weather Safety
Posted on March 22, 2021

With the change of season comes the changes of weather safety. Read up on this Springs best weather safety tips to make sure you're prepared!
- Flood insurance takes 30 days to take effect. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Purchase and review your plan now to protect your family for the future! www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness
- Heavy rain to areas that have been experiencing drought can cause flash flooding. Learn how to prepare: www.ready.gov/plan
- Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous. Safe places include storm shelters and basements — but if not available, an interior room without windows can also be protective. If you receive a tornado warning, take shelter immediately! www.ready.gov/tornadoes
- What does being Ready look like? When it comes to tornadoes, it means knowing your ‘safe place’ and practicing going there well before severe weather arrives. www.ready.gov/tornadoes
- Severe weather can knock out power. Be prepared by gathering supplies for each household member.
- Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
- Backup power can keep you connected during an emergency. Have alternative power sources on hand to power your devices in case of a power outage.
- Anywhere it rains, it can flood. Learn your risk level for floods by entering your address at https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
- Severe weather can happen at night. Be weather aware. Sign up for emergency alerts to receive life-saving information from your state and local municipality. www.ready.gov/alerts
- Be weather aware, before, during and after severe weather. Sign up for emergency alerts to receive life-saving information from your state and local municipality. www.ready.gov/alerts