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Statewide tornado siren test today at 0950. Find out what to do here #OHWX

Posted on March 5, 2014 by rusnivek

It’s 2014 National Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 2nd through March 8th.

Today, the state of Ohio will be testing all emergency alert sirens at 9:50 a.m.

***Do not be alarmed, it is only a test.***

It would also be a good time to practice your emergency procedures if a tornado siren/warning goes off.

Do you know the differences between a Tornado Watch vs a Tornado Warning?

Tornado Watch: Issued by the NWS when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Be prepared to move to a safe place if weather conditions worsen. Stay tuned to weather updates.

Tornado Warning: Issued by the NWS when a tornado is imminent or occurring. A warning may be issued when a tornado is indicated by Doppler radar or sighted by trained spotters. Seek safe shelter immediately.

If a tornado has been spotted, seek shelter immediately. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, do not stop to take pictures or shoot video. Continue to listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or local media newscasts for up-to-date weather and emergency information.
NEVER touch downed power lines or objects in contact with downed power lines and report electrical hazards to the utility company.
Check for injuries. Do not attempt to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger of further injury.
Be careful of debris such as damaged structures, exposed nails and broken glass.

Stay safe out there peeps!

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No matter how much your pets beg… #Preparedness2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by rusnivek

No matter how much they beg, minimize the amount of time your pets spend outside in severe winter weather #OHWX #Preparedness2014

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Check your vehicle preparedness kit now before this happens to you…

Posted on January 25, 2014 by rusnivek

How is your vehicle emergency preparedness kit?

Check it out BEFORE you leave home today!

Need some help or ideas in assembling your emergency preparedness kits? Don’t know what to put into your emergency preparedness kits? Check out these free checklists.

Stay safe peeps!

@rusnivek

Winter Storm Watch vs. Warning vs. Blizzard Warning

Posted on January 24, 2014 by rusnivek

Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow.

Consider stretching before you begin shoveling….and PLEASE wear long pants!!!!!

Do you know the differences between Winter Storm Watch vs. Winter Storm Warning vs. Blizzard Warning?

Winter Storm Watch: There is a possibility of a storm occurring.

Winter Storm Warning: A storm is already taking place or is expected.

Blizzard Warning: Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reduced visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.

Listen to your NOAA Weather Radio for the latest news and weather reports.

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Time to check your NOAA weather radio

Posted on January 24, 2014 by rusnivek

Bad weather? Cold Weather? Want to know the weather?

Good time to check the latest #OHWX via your NOAA Weather Radio now

And if you happen to be in the Cleveland area = 162.550mHz SAME#039035

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides local weather broadcasts via NOAA Weather Radio from more than 700 transmitters nationwide. NOAA Weather Radios provide continuous broadcasts of the latest weather information from local NWS offices. Weather messages are repeated every 4 to 7 minutes, or more frequently in rapidly changing local weather, or if a nearby hazardous environmental condition exists. This service operates 24 hours a day.

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Can you use the oven to warm your house?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by rusnivek

NEVER use your oven as a source of heat during the severe winter weather.

If you do not have heat, contact your local Red Cross chapter for a list of open warming stations/shelters.

Be smart and be safe!

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Frozen and stuck in Region-5 in January

Posted on January 3, 2014 by rusnivek

C’mon January!

Man it’s cold…like icicles from the nose cold!

Maybe I should just shelter in place for the rest of the winter. Luckily, this month’s schedule only has me in Region-5.

If I think warm thoughts, that would make it better.

Hmmmm, that’s not working.

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Told to evacuate? Don’t leave your pets behind! #NATLPREP

Posted on September 21, 2013 by rusnivek

Told to evacuate? Don’t leave your pets behind-Please take them w/ you #WOOF #NATLPREP

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Shelter in place? #NATLPREP

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rusnivek

Here’s some quick tips to Shelter-in-place:

Bring your family and pets inside.
Lock doors, close windows, air vents and fireplace dampers.
Turn off fans, air conditioning and forced air heating systems.
Take your emergency supply kit unless you have reason to believe it has been contaminated.
Go into an interior room with few windows, if possible.
Seal all windows, doors and air vents with 2-4 mil. thick plastic sheeting and duct tape. Consider measuring and cutting the sheeting in advance to save time
Cut the plastic sheeting several inches wider than the openings and label each sheet.
Duct tape plastic at corners first and then tape down all edges.
Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to seal gaps so that you create a barrier between yourself and any contamination.

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