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Fall brings cooler air, colorful leaves, and… unpredictable weather. From strong thunderstorms and early ice storms to tornadoes, severe weather can strike quickly during the fall season. Now is the perfect time to review your family’s safety plans.
🍂 Fall Severe Weather Safety Tips:
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Know your alerts – Sign up for local emergency notifications and keep a weather radio handy.
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Review your safe place – Identify the safest location in your home for tornado or severe storm sheltering.
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Prepare for power outages – Keep flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable food stocked.
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Check your trees and yard – Trim weak branches and secure outdoor items that could become hazards in high winds.
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Stay weather aware – Check the forecast regularly and pay attention to changing conditions.
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Practice your plan – Run through emergency drills with your family, so everyone knows what to do.
Preparedness doesn’t end with summer. Taking a few simple steps now helps ensure you and your family are ready for whatever fall weather brings.
 🌍 Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Each October, millions of people worldwide take part in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill to practice how to stay safe when the ground starts shaking. During the drill, remember the three key steps: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk (or with your arms if nothing is nearby), and hold on until the shaking stops. Practicing now means you’ll know what to do instinctively in a real earthquake.
📅 October 16 | 🕙 10:16 a.m. | 🫨 ♒︎ Shake Out!
Find earthquake drill resources for your home or office and sign up to participate at www.shakeout.org/centralus/.
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Oklahoma experiences earthquakes as well as tornadoes, and it’s important to be prepared for both.
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🎃 Halloween Safety Tips for a Fun and Safe Night
See and Be Seen – Use reflective tape on costumes and carry glow sticks or flashlights.
Costume Safety – Choose flame-resistant materials and make sure costumes fit well to prevent trips and falls.
Walk Safely – Use sidewalks and crosswalks, and remind kids to look both ways before crossing streets.
Check Treats – Inspect all candy before eating. Throw away anything unwrapped or suspicious.
Drive Extra Carefully – Slow down and watch for trick-or-treaters, especially in neighborhoods.
Decorate with Care – Keep jack-o’-lanterns and candles away from walkways and flammable materials.
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A little preparation now means less stress later —
and a warmer, safer winter for everyone. |
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