{"id":553,"date":"2026-04-26T17:41:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T22:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paperfoldsnews.com\/staging\/9696\/what-to-do-during-severe-weather\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T17:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T22:41:42","slug":"what-to-do-during-severe-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paperfoldsnews.com\/staging\/9696\/what-to-do-during-severe-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do during severe weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">When severe weather is expected, you need to know how to stay safe. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here\u2019s a quick checklist to help you get ready before storms move in:<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Know where you\u2019ll go<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Identify your safest place \u2013 lowest level, interior room, away from windows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure it\u2019s clear and accessible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Talk through the plan with your family<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>2. Don\u2019t rely on sirens alone<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">You may not hear outdoor warning sirens, especially overnight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow reputable meteorologists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Have multiple ways to receive alerts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>3. Set up emergency alerts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Download the DR Messenger app, as recommended by the <a href=\"https:\/\/tiptonco.com\/departments\/ema\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covington-Tipton County Emergency Management Association<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Use code <span class=\"s1\"><b>TIPTONCOWEATHER<\/b><\/span> to enroll in local alerts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure emergency alerts are enabled on your phone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4. Prepare your safe space<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Put shoes, helmets and a flashlight in your shelter area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Keep a fully charged phone nearby<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Have a way to monitor weather conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>5. Charge up now<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Charge phones, portable chargers and backup batteries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Consider charging weather radios or other devices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>6. Build a simple \u201cgo kit\u201d \u2013 just in case!<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Medications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">IDs and important documents (or photos of them)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Water and snacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Flashlight and batteries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>7. When a warning is issued<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Go to your safe place immediately \u2013 do not wait to see the storm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you live in a mobile home, identify a sturdier shelter ahead of time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Paper Folds has compiled<a href=\"https:\/\/paperfoldsnews.com\/where-to-go-during-a-tornado-warning\/\"> a list of tornado shelters and safe spaces<\/a> available in Tipton County<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>8. After the storm passes<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Watch for downed power lines and debris<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Check on neighbors, especially elderly residents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Continue monitoring for additional warnings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When severe weather is expected, you need to know how to stay safe. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared. 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