What to do in a thunderstorm, lightning or high wind
When thunder roars, go indoors; move to an interior room away from windows; keep away from fallen lines.
BeforeBefore a disaster
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Sign up for your community's warning system.
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Cut down or trim trees that could fall on your home.
DuringDuring a disaster
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When thunder roars, go indoors: into a building or a car with a roof.
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Indoors, avoid plugged-in electrical devices and running water.
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In a severe thunderstorm or high wind warning, go to an interior room or basement, away from windows.
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Never shelter under a lone tree, and do not lie flat on the ground.
AfterAfter a disaster
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Stay away from fallen power lines and trees, and report them.
Official sources
Every step in this guide is based on one of these pages.
- Ready.gov (FEMA) Thunderstorms & Lightning Page date: · Checked:
- National Weather Service Lightning Myths Checked:
- National Weather Service During a High Wind Event Checked:
- AFAD Yıldırım Tehlikesine Karşı Neler Yapılmalı? Page date: · Checked:
- Ready.gov (FEMA) Tornadoes Page date: · Checked:
A short summary of the sources below, checked against them. Read a source for the full advice.
This guide works offline and summarises public official pages. It is not a live or official announcement; follow the authorities' instructions.