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If a tornado would strike today, would you be prepared?
Even if you live outside "Tornado Alley," the area of
the country that runs north from Texas through eastern Nebraska
and northeast to Indiana, the rest of the country also gets its
share of twisters. No matter where you live, the key to protecting
your family and your home from disaster is preparation. Your
chances of staying safe during a tornado are greater especially
if you have a plan for you and your family, and practice the plan
frequently.
Below is a guide with valuable information provided by the *National
Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the Weather Channel. We hope you'll
review these links to make sure you know how to best prepare your
home if a tornado strikes, what to do when the storm approaches,
and how to begin the recovery process.
Things to consider:
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Preparing for the possibility of a tornado also means understanding
your basic weather terms and danger signs related to tornados, and
learning the safest places to seek shelter when at home, work, school,
or outdoors.
Tornado
Safety -- Knowing what to do before and during the storm can save
your life!
If you
are under a Tornado Warning, seek shelter immediately!
Lightning
Safety Tips for Inside the Home
How
to treat a victim of lightening
Caring for
your pets
Recovering from the Storm
How do I
cope with the emotional effects?
How can I
help children cope?
Fortunately, as NOAA, FEMA, and The Weather Channel indicate, there
are several preventive measures we can take to protect ourselves
and our property. Equally important is reviewing your insurance
policies. Coverage that made sense when you established your original
policies often needs to be adjusted over time, so if you haven't
already, now is a good time to schedule an annual review with your
insurance agent!
A professional inspection of your insurance policies can save
you time and money! Your American National Professional Insurance
Review is another opportunity for you to ask questions about your
current policy, and perhaps learn about coverage, features, or discounts
you may be eligible to receive!
To schedule
your Professional Insurance Review, click here to find an American
National agent in your area by name, area code or city/state.
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FEMA, do not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, or approval by
ANPAC® of the content, policies, or practices of such sites.
It is provided and intended solely for your convenience, and is
not maintained by or is under the control of ANPAC®. You should
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