

Hamilton County, TN
Office of Emergency Management
and
Homeland Security
Empowering the Whole Community


Get your Emergency Alerts

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN

Residents who live in the 10-mile area of Sequoyah Nuclear Plant

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WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
thunderstorms & lightning
Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can:
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Include powerful winds over 50 MPH;
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Create hail; and
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Cause flash flooding and tornadoes.
IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY
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When thunder roars, go indoors!
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Move from outdoors into a building or car.
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Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
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Unplug appliances.
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Do not use landline phones.
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Stay tuned to your local media outlet or your weather radio
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A THUNDERSTORM THREATENS
Chattanooga Valley area
on top of Lookout Mountain
prepare now
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Know your area’s risk for thunderstorms. In most places, they can occur year-round and at any hour.
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Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
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Identify nearby, sturdy buildings close to where you live, work, study, and play.
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Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger of falling on your home.
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Consider buying surge protectors, lightning rods, or a lightning protection system to protect your home, appliances, and electronic devices.
survive during
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When thunder roars, go indoors. A sturdy building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm.
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Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter.
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When you receive a thunderstorm warning or hear thunder, go inside immediately.
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If indoors, avoid running water or using landline phones. Electricity can travel through plumbing and phone lines.
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Protect your property. Unplug appliances and other electric devices. Secure outside furniture.
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If boating or swimming, get to land and find a sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle immediately.
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If necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal top and sides. Do not touch anything metal.
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Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
be safe after
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Listen to authorities and weather forecasts for information on whether it is safe to go outside and instructions regarding potential flash flooding.
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Watch for fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately.