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Severe Weather Safety Graphics

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Secure your boat before the storm. Don't wait for a storm warning to secure your boat. Storm surge and wind can carry your boat onshore or out to sea! Stay informed by paying attention to the weather forecast and plan ahead. Add additional lines to your boat as soon as a Hurricane Watch or tropical storm watch is issued.
Secure your boat
A flooded road way. Turn around, don't drown. www.ready.gov/floods
Turn Around, Don't Drown (Rectangular)
Advertencia de tornadio (tornado warning): Se ha detectado un tornado. Busque refugion inmediatamente. vs. Amenaza de tornado (tornado watch): es posible que se produzcan tornados. Mantenagase atento a las tormentas que se acercan por medio de un radio meteorologico de NOAA o los medios de comunicacion locales. Tenga presente la ubicacion de su refugio en caso de que tenga que evacuar.
Advertencia de Tornado vs. Amenaza de Tornado
A tornado on a wide open area. Text reads: Tornado warning: A tornado is happening or imminent. Take shelter immediately. vs. Tornado watch: a tornado is possible. Stay tuned to local radio/tv for info. Know where you'll shelter if you have to.
Tornado Warning vs. Tornado Watch

Last Updated: 03/19/2025

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