The main reason why we do what we do is to help inform people about the dangers of severe weather when it is nearby. By our live video feed we can help show people what these storms are capable of doing and to help improve the warning system. However, there are a few safety moves every person must know and do.

• Have a NOAA Weather Radio: These weather radios are a must for everyone. Just like every house must have a fire alarm, we believe that every household must have a weather radio. A NOAA weather radio will alert people of when severe weather is near, and will give you the status of the storm as it passes your area. (go here for more info on NOAA weather radio: http://www.weather.gov/nwr/ )
  
• Click link to listen to live NOAA weather radio in your area: http://www.wunderground.com/wxradio/

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The following info can be seen on the National Weather Services website as well (www.weather.gov)

• If Tornado is Near: If a tornadic storm is coming toward you be sure to stay away from windows and doors.  In homes and small buildings go to the basement or to an interior part of the lowest level; such as a closet, a bathroom, or an interior hallway. Get underneath something sturdy. Leave mobile homes or vehicles, and go to a substantial shelter. If there is no shelter nearby, lie flat in the nearest ditch, ravine, or culvert with your hands shielding your head. Be alert for rapidly rising waters in the ditch. IF IN CAR, NEVER PARK UNDERNEATH AN UNDERPASS!!!!!
  

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• Know what to do in Dust Storms: If a dust storm is coming be sure to do the following if you end up getting stuck in one. Do not enter the dust storm area if you can avoid it. If dense dust is observed blowing across or approaching a roadway, pull your vehicle off the pavement as far as possible, stop, turn off lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off the brake pedal to ensure that tail lights are not illuminated. If you cannot pull off the roadway, go at a speed suitable for visibility, turn on lights and sound horn occasionally. Use the painted center line to guide you. Look for a safe place to pull off the roadway. Never stop on the traveled portion of the roadway.

• Thunder Storms: When a thunder storm is near, Get inside a home, large building, or an all-metal (not convertible) automobile. Do not use the telephone except for emergencies. Do not stand underneath a natural lightning rod such as a tall, isolated tree or a telephone pole. Avoid projecting above the surrounding landscape; for example, do not stand on a hilltop. In a forest, seek shelter in a low area under a thick growth of small trees. In open areas, go to a low place such as a ravine or valley. Get away from open water, tractors and other metal farm equipment, and mall metal vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles, and golf carts. Avoid wire fences, clotheslines, metal pipes and rails; put down golf clubs. Finally, if you are caught out in a level field or in the open, away from shelter, and you feel your hair stand on end, lightning may be about to strike you. Drop to your knees and bend forward, putting your hands on your knees. Do not lie flat on the ground.
  

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• Flash Floods: Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc. Avoid already flooded and high velocity flow areas. Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream on foot where the water is above your knees. If driving, know the depth of water in a dip before crossing. The road bed may not be intact under the water. If the vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately; seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers. Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.
  

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