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Tornado safety: A message for moms

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Tornado safety: PREPARE BEFORE a storm

PRACTICE for tornado safety

Know where safe shelters are in public places you frequent like church, the grocery store, or a mall. Spaces under wide, arched roofs are not safe.
Teach your children to crouch down on the floor, against a wall, with their hands covering the back of their head.
Understand the difference between a watch & a warning. A watch means conditions are “ripe.” A warning means weather is in action.

PREPARE for tornado safety

Family members should know where to go. Also be sure children know the name of their county & address, if possible.
Family members should know what to do once they take shelter. Stock up on flashlights, a weather radio, and items to cover yourselves to protect from flying debris. You may want to download the Red Cross Tornado app to receive alerts on your phone. Do NOT stop to take possessions.
Family members should know who they are. Not sure what I mean? A lost boy last week could only tell me his father’s name is “Daddy.” A scared child needs to have recall of first/last names of parents.

PAY ATTENTION for tornado safety

Watch the skies and notice a change in color.
Listen for sirens and a roar like a train.
Take note of sudden silence, especially after hail.
At nighttime, make provision to hear warnings.

Tornado safety: AFTER the storm

You need to remember WIND.

W – Wait. Wait until the wind has calmed and the hail has stopped. Only quiet invites you out of your safe place.

I – Identify. Identify all family members & stay together. If it’s dark, call each name. It’s also comforting when you’re afraid.

N – Neighbors. Once the storm is done & your family is safe, go check on your neighbors. Do to others what you would want them to do to you.

D – Dangers. The danger is not done. Debris and broken glass cause injuries after a storm. Downed power lines are extremely dangerous. Flooding can occur and complicate the aftermath. Be alert and careful.

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Julie Sanders and her husband just relocated from the land of sweet tea to the Inland Northwest. The mom of two college students, Julie loves mentoring women around the world, bringing justice to the vulnerable, and teaching God’s truths for life. Julie was blessed when seasoned moms walked the marriage and motherhood journey with her and is grateful “grace abounded much more” (Rom. 5:20) than her failures. She is passionate about fighting human trafficking and is the author of Expectant: 40 Devotions for New and Expectant Moms. Join Julie at Come Have a Peace, on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest, and don't miss Marriage Mondays. She invites you to contact her about speaking at your women's event or mommy meeting. www.juliesanders.org