ALT A barbecue grill positioned three feet away from a house wall with a fire burning inside the grill.

ALT House damaged by storm debris with safety tips for cleanup including wearing protective clothing and avoiding downed power lines.

ALT Heavy rain pouring off a house roof gutter during a storm with a tree in the background, warning against door-to-door storm repair crews.

ALT Straight Line Winds. Straight line winds can exceed 100 mph, and affect large areas. Strong winds can knock over semi-trucks, trees and powerlines. Stay indoors away from windows. Avoid trees, power lines, and objects that could blow around. If driving, slow down and keep two hands on the wheel.

ALT Be prepared for power outages. Strong winds can knock out power. Check your emergency kit to make sure it has everything you need.

ALT Tornado Sheltering Guidelines: Seek the best available area immediately when a Tornado Warning is issued. Your chance of surviving a tornado is excellent if you follow these guidelines. Worst Options: mobile homes, vehicles, underneath a highway overpass. Bad Options: Large open rooms like gymnasiums, manufactured housing. Good Options: Interior room of a well-constructed home or building, basement. Best Options: Above or below ground Tornado Storm Shelter

ALT TORNADOES AND ROAD SAFETY. 1) What To Do: Get off the road. The best option is to drive to a designated shelter, basement or safe room. The next best option is a small, windowless room or hallway on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. 2) What No To Do: Do not seek refuge in a vehicle, outside or under an overpass. A highway overpass does not provide safety from a tornado. Do not seek shelter under an overpass or a tree.