Staying Safe as Severe Storms Head for the Midwest

If you call anywhere along the Midwest home, now is a great time to prepare yourself for some bad weather. According to the Weather Channel, severe storms are building across the Midwest putting “35 million Americans in the risk zone” June 3 and 4^th. Although only a portion of those at risk will see tornadoes, many will still face the damaging results of high speed winds reaching 58 mph with possible gusts bursting between 70-80 mph. That’s enough power to flip a motor home or uproot trees. For details about the approaching storm, and to Replace out whether you’re at risk, check out the Weather Channel’s article, “Severe Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Derecho Possible Tuesday and Wednesday”. But before the storm hits, learn what you can do to prepare:

• Preparing for a Tornado
• Preparing for and Responding to a Power Outage
• Mom’s 5 Tips for Weathering Thunderstorms

--Kim