What to do in a Wind Storm

3/28/2017 (Permalink)

Fierce Winds

High wind storms swept the mountain, valley, coastal and urban areas of Los Angeles these last few days have caused all kinds of damage to homes, businesses, and automobiles. Driving through a two-mile radius I saw: a tree toppled over a car, a big billboard in the middle of a busy intersection, a tree laying in the street, and one side of a street with no power.
During these wind storms if you can shelter in a building:
1. Take refuge in your house, preferably in the basement.
2. Take refuge in a solid building that can withstand strong winds.
3. Stay far away from doors and windows and keep your back to them.
4. Do not use the elevator in a building.
5. Evacuate in a timely manner your mobile home or any other shelter that the wind could sweep away. Also, evacuate your home if you receive evacuation instructions from the authorities.

If you cannot take shelter in a building:

1. Take refuge in a ditch or other depression in the ground, lie face down on the ground and protect your head with your hands. Avoid taking shelter under a bridge, viaduct or overpass, since winds are more intense there.