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Police Department • Emergency
Preparedness
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| Disasters, both manmade and
natural take place on a regular basis all around us. It is important that
you and your family are prepared for the event of a disaster. The
following are some tips that you can take to assure that in the event of a
disaster you will be prepared. |
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Tornadoes, in the event that a tornado has been spotted near the City of
Perham the emergency warning sirens will be activated. The tornado warning
is a steady high pitched tone. If you hear this you need to take cover
immediately. Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms. Tornadoes must always be
taken seriously. Tornadoes come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as
rotating, funnel-shaped clouds. Tornado winds can reach speeds of 300
miles per hour. Tornadoes can form any time of the year, but the most
common time is from March to August. Some important tornado terms are: |
- Tornado Watch: This means that tornadoes
are possible. Listen to radio, and television for updates.
- Tornado Warning: This means a tornado
has been sighted. Take shelter immediately. A good place to take shelter
is in a basement.
- A good idea is to have a flashlight, and
battery operated radio in your safe location in the event you need to
take cover.
- If you're in your car during a tornado and
you can't seek shelter any place else, go under a bridge or in a
ditch.
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Winter Storms, in Central Minnesota commonly occur, and storms also bring
snow and very cold temperatures. Remember that the cold temperatures can be
very dangerous if you are not dressed correctly. It is always a good idea
to have in the trunk of your car a winter survival kit, in the event you
get stranded on the road during a winter storm. This kit might contain, a
candle, toilet paper, a coffee can, food items, blankets, matches, playing
cards and other items you think might be needed. Remember if you do become
stranded in your car during a storm, it is always a good idea to stay with
the vehicle. Frequently check your tailpipe to keep it from becoming
plugged. Some important winter storm terms are |
- Winter Weather Advisory: Cold, ice, and
snow are expected.
- Winter Storm Watch: Severe weather such
as heavy snow or ice is possible in the next day or two.
- Winter Storm Warning: Severe wind
conditions have begun or will begin very soon.
- Blizzard Warning: Heavy snow and strong
winds will produce blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts
and life threatening wind chill.
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Thunderstorms, while thunder won't hurt you - lightening will! So it's
important to pay attention when you hear thunder. Every thunderstorm has
lightening and lightening can strike people and buildings and is very
dangerous. Despite their small size, all thunderstorms are dangerous.
Lightening kills more people each year than tornadoes. When a thunderstorm
is occuring it is important to take cover indoors. Some important terms to
know are: |
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Issued by the
National Weather Service when the weather conditions are such that a
thunderstorm may occur.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Issued when
a severe thunderstorm has been sighted or is currently occuring.
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