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Storm Preparedness: Helpful Disaster Action Tips

Briggs & Stratton Admin : Updated on February 17, 2026

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The weather is always unpredictable, but it's very helpful to know what to do when you're facing a disaster. Here are some storm preparedness tips on how you should react in extreme circumstances.

Scenario	Action
Before the Storm	Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
Indoors During a Tornado	If you are inside a structure, put as many walls as possible between you and the outside
Vehicles & Mobile Homes	If in a vehicle or mobile home during a tornado, get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building.
Outdoors During a Tornado	Lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
Indoors During an Earthquake	Stay inside. Research shows most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location.
Outdoors During an Earthquake	Stay there until shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, exits, and alongside exterior walls.
In Your Car During a Flood	Flood Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
Outdoors During a Flood	Avoid moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. Use a stick to check the ground firmness in front of you.
Indoors During a Hurricane	Remain indoors and away from windows and glass doors. Close all interior doors, secure and brace external doors.

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