High Wind Safety

4/28/2021 (Permalink)

High winds can be potentially dangerous and its beneficial to be prepared when extreme weather approaches.

You may have noticed; Windham & Windsor Counties have experienced weather with very high winds as of late. The windy days seem much more frequent than the calm ones. Great kite flying weather, not so great for keeping the yard cleaned. More importantly, high winds can be potentially dangerous. Here are a few safety pointers to consider when experiencing high winds.

• Evacuate manufactured homes.
• Take shelter in a safe location.
• Keep a disaster kit easily accessible.
• Items outside the home such as patio furniture, kid’s toys, garbage cans should be put inside a garage or the home.
• Remove or trim potentially dangerous tree limbs before the storm arrives.
• In extreme wind conditions, board of glass windows and doors
• Having a generator for extreme wind events is a good strategy due to the high likelihood of power loss.

Keep these tips and pointers in mind before the next high wind weather event in your area!