During the summer, severe weather frequently moves through our area. With the beaches, and golf courses, we are a prime location for lightning strikes and other hazardous weather conditions.
- Lightning can strike several miles away from a thunderstorm. The National Weather Service has recorded lightning strikes 15-20 miles away from storm cells.
- If the sky is getting dark or you hear thunder, head indoors or into a closed vehicle...NOT a golf cart. (When thunder roars, go indoors!)
- Thunderstorms can develop fast, especially in the late afternoon hours. It's important to monitor the weather if you are going to be outdoors and heed any emergency message such as when take shelter.
- Know the difference between a WATCH and a WARNING. A WATCH means conditions are favorable, stay alert. A WARNING means the hazard poses an immediate threat requiring quick action. During a tornado or thunderstorm warning, listen to the radio or TV for weather updates and instructions from local officials. Quick action and planning ahead can save your life!
- When the NWS issues a thunderstorm watch or warning for our area, they sometimes include the possibility for isolated tornadoes. Be weather aware and prepare to take shelter.
- Generally, the safest place to go during a thunderstorm or tornado warning is an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows, or an alternate storm shelter if you live in a manufactured home is the best location. Think about putting as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Know where to go before a warning comes. Some places to consider are bathrooms, closets, hallways (with all doors closed), and under the stairs. There is no absolute safe place in every home.
- Avoid driving through flooded roads. When a downpour happens, it’s hard to tell how deep the water is covering the road. Just 1 foot of water is enough to float a car or small SUV. Your car will become like a boat with no way to steer. Turn around, don't drown!
- Stay away from downed power lines. Always assume fallen power lines are energized. Report downed powerlines by calling 911.
- Please make sure your house number can easily be seen from the street. If there is a fire, firefighters will likely see the smoke, but if you have a medical or other emergency and first responders can't see your house number, it could delay life-saving help.
Stephen Combs, Public Information Officer PIO
Bluffton Township Fire District
843-757-2800
http://www.BlufftonFD.com
PIO@BlufftonFD.com
357 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909
WHHI Daily News Anchor: Betsy McDaniel
July 2023
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