Disasters
Disaster Safety
Storm Safety

A homeowner's checklist

Be prepared if you lose electrical power

Also includes a knots to miles per hour conversion table

How to prepare for hailstorms

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

Series of articles related to weather safety

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

Evaluation for the United States from 1891 to 1894 compared with that from 1991 to 1994

Lightning-related fatality, injury, and damage reports for the United States were summarized for 36 years in this report

Potect yourself by learning more about the hazards of lightning

Lightning protection systems consist of five parts

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

Construction specs for lightning protection

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

A discussion of what constitutes an effective lightning protection system

Factsheets related to lightning safety

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

Create a good lightning protection system

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

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

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

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

Guidance on preventing property damage from severe storms

Homeowner guidelines to prevent damage from high winds

How to reduce risks from a tornado

Take Precautions Against Nature's Most Violent Storms

Guidelines and instructions for building a safe room

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

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

Depending on whether you are spotting from your vehicle or from a fixed location, there are hazards you need to plan for

Table explains F0 to F5 tornados

Guidance on severe thunderstorms

What to do before, during and after a severe thunderstorm

Know the basics of tornado safety

Guidance on building a tornado safe room and more

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

Guidelines and instructions for building a safe room

Outlines tornado safety procedures

What are they and what to do

What you need to know if you are outdoors, indoors or in a vehicle

What to do in the event of a tornado

Online tutorial explains the tornado and answers common questions

Indicates severe weather by state and county

The definition of a severe thunderstorm - wind speed, hail size

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

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