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Fact sheets on thunderstorms & lightning. Tornado safety. How to prepare for potential thunderstorm disasters. Guidance on preventing property damage from severe storms.
There are 13 other categories related to Disaster Response / Storms in the Libraries & Directories.

Avoiding Wind Damage - Checklist [pdf] [22220] Avoiding Wind Damage - Checklist : Resource Info

A homeowner's checklist

Be Prepared for Power Outages [13268] Be Prepared for Power Outages : Resource Info

Be prepared if you lose electrical power

Beaufort Wind Scale [27644] Beaufort Wind Scale : Resource Info

Also includes a knots to miles per hour conversion table

Hail [19864] Hail : Resource Info

How to prepare for hailstorms

High Wind Speed Conditions [22898] High Wind Speed Conditions : Resource Info

Beaufort Scale for Wind Speed, Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale

How to Prepare for Severe Weather [23817] How to Prepare for Severe Weather : Resource Info

Series of articles related to weather safety

Lightning 30-30 Rule [23494] Lightning 30-30 Rule : Resource Info

Use the 30/30 rule to determine when to seek shelter before dangerous lightning approaches

Lightning Hazards [5759] Lightning Hazards : Resource Info

Potect yourself by learning more about the hazards of lightning

Lightning Protection for the Farm [pdf] [26406] Lightning Protection for the Farm : Resource Info

Lightning protection systems consist of five parts

Lightning Protection Manual [pdf] [26101] Lightning Protection Manual : Resource Info

Lightning protection, grounding, bonding, shielding, and surge protection requirements (pdf)

Lightning Protection System [12072] Lightning Protection System : Resource Info

Construction specs for lightning protection

Lightning Protection Systems [22229] Lightning Protection Systems : Resource Info

Describes common lightning protection systems, certification, installation, and lightning protection system inspection

Lightning Protection: Grounding [26418] Lightning Protection: Grounding : Resource Info

A discussion of what constitutes an effective lightning protection system

Lightning Safety [24554] Lightning Safety : Resource Info

Factsheets related to lightning safety

Lightning Safety [3889] Lightning Safety : Resource Info

Large number of articles on safety prevention & the economic impact of lightning strikes

Lightning Safety & Effective Grounding [27086] Lightning Safety & Effective Grounding : Resource Info

Create a good lightning protection system

Lightning Safety Awareness [23495] Lightning Safety Awareness : Resource Info

Lightning safety and outdoor activities, the science of thunderstorm development and more

Lightning Safety Factsheet [pdf] [25936] Lightning Safety Factsheet : Resource Info

Explains the 30-30 rule and provides guidance on protective measures to take when lightning is present

National Storm Shelter Association Standards [13800] National Storm Shelter Association Standards : Resource Info

Full text of the NSSA industry standard for design and construction of storm shelters

Outdoor Activities & Lightning [24555] Outdoor Activities & Lightning : Resource Info

Lightning safety guidelines during outdoor activities such as sports practices and events

Preparing for Severe Storms and Dangerous Weather [1264] Preparing for Severe Storms and Dangerous Weather : Resource Info

Guidance on preventing property damage from severe storms

Preparing Your Home for Severe Windstorms [1265] Preparing Your Home for Severe Windstorms : Resource Info

Homeowner guidelines to prevent damage from high winds

Protect Your Property Against Tornado Damage [11021] Protect Your Property Against Tornado Damage : Resource Info

Resource materials to improve building tornado protection

Protect Yourself Against Tornadoes [23818] Protect Yourself Against Tornadoes : Resource Info

Take Precautions Against Nature's Most Violent Storms

Protection of Circular Irrigation Systems from Lightning Damage [pdf] [26651] Protection of Circular Irrigation Systems from Lightning Damage : Resource Info

Land surface mobile irrigation systems are subject to damage from direct lightning strikes

Recommendations To Build a Safe Room Inside Your House [2947] Recommendations To Build a Safe Room Inside Your House : Resource Info

Guidelines and instructions for building a safe room

Resume Work Safely Following a Major Storm [35133] Resume Work Safely Following a Major Storm : Resource Info

After a storm, businesses should conduct a safety hazard evaluation and assessment

Severe Thunderstorms & Lightning [pdf] [25364] Severe Thunderstorms & Lightning : Resource Info

The following are general emergency guidelines to help you prevent injuries or fatalities due to severe storms

Storm Events [10104] Storm Events : Resource Info

Search the NCDC Storm Event database for storms by county in the USA

The Fujita Tornado Scale [10102] The Fujita Tornado Scale : Resource Info

Table explains F0 to F5 tornados

Thunderstorm Safety [pdf] [16429] Thunderstorm Safety : Resource Info

Guidance on severe thunderstorms

Thunderstorms and Lightning [2941] Thunderstorms and Lightning : Resource Info

What to do before, during and after a severe thunderstorm

Tornado Precautions [22221] Tornado Precautions : Resource Info

Know the basics of tornado safety

Tornado Preparedness [13272] Tornado Preparedness : Resource Info

Guidance on building a tornado safe room and more

Tornado Project Online [6596] Tornado Project Online : Resource Info

Tornado safety, chasing, past tornadoes, personal experiences, FAQ and more

Tornado Safe Rooms [10986] Tornado Safe Rooms : Resource Info

Guidelines and instructions for building a safe room

Tornado Safety [6597] Tornado Safety : Resource Info

Outlines tornado safety procedures

Tornado Safety [23071] Tornado Safety : Resource Info

What are they and what to do

Tornado Safety Instructions [23320] Tornado Safety Instructions : Resource Info

What to do in the event of a tornado

Tornado Tutorial [5095] Tornado Tutorial : Resource Info

Online tutorial explains the tornado and answers common questions

Trees & Storm Damage [15537] Trees & Storm Damage : Resource Info

How to protect trees from storm damage, repairing the damage, etc.

What You Should Know: Hurricanes [14374] What You Should Know: Hurricanes : Resource Info

What to do before, during and after a hurricane to promote safety

What You Should Know: Tornadoes [2521] What You Should Know: Tornadoes : Resource Info

Prevention guide to promote personal health and safety before, during and after a tornado



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