
Disasters
Disaster Safety
Storm Safety
Fact sheets on thunderstorms & lightning. Tornado safety. How to prepare for potential thunderstorm disasters. Guidance on preventing property damage from severe storms.
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Beaufort Scale for Wind Speed, Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale
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
Lightning protection, grounding, bonding, shielding, and surge protection requirements (pdf)
Describes common lightning protection systems, certification, installation, and lightning protection system inspection
A discussion of what constitutes an effective lightning protection system
Large number of articles on safety prevention & the economic impact of lightning strikes
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
Guidelines and instructions for building a safe room
After a storm, businesses should conduct a safety hazard evaluation and assessment
Depending on whether you are spotting from your vehicle or from a fixed location, there are hazards you need to plan for
Tornado safety, chasing, past tornadoes, personal experiences, FAQ and more
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
Related Categories & Information
- The Safety Library : Related Categories (4)
Alerts / Disaster Alerts
National Weather Service warnings, seismic events and more
Disaster Safety / Flood Safety
Flood hazard mitigation materials
Disaster Safety / Hurricane Safety
Guidelines on how to prevent losses from hurricanes
Miscellaneous / Weather
Real time weather updates, live weather cameras, etc.
