Thunderstorm Safety

Prepare for Thunderstorms

Be Weather-Ready

Check the forecast regularly to see if you're at risk for severe weather. Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings.

Sign Up for SeabrookAlerts

The City of Seabrook uses SeabrookAlerts to send emergency notifications for weather-related events.

Create a Communications Plan

Have a family plan that includes an emergency meeting place and related information. Pick a safe, interior room on the lowest floor with no windows.

Practice Your Plan

Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Make sure all members of your family know to go there when severe thunderstorm warnings are issued. Don't forget pets if time allows.

Prepare Your Home

Keep trees and branches trimmed near your house. If you have time before severe weather hits, secure loose objects, close windows and doors, and move any valuable objects inside or under a sturdy structure.

Help Your Neighbor

Encourage your loved ones to prepare for severe thunderstorms. Take CPR training so you can help if someone is hurt during severe weather.

During a Thunderstorm

Stay Weather Ready

Continue to listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings.

At Your House

Go to your secure location if you hear a severe thunderstorm warning. Damaging wind or large hail may be approaching. Take your pets with you if time allows.

At Work or School

Stay away from windows if you are in a severe thunderstorm warning and damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.

Go Inside

Go inside a sturdy building immediately if severe thunderstorms are approaching.

In a Vehicle

Being in a vehicle during severe thunderstorms is safer than being outside; however, drive to the closest secure shelter if there is sufficient time.

After a Thunderstorm

Stay Informed

Continue listening to local news or NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. More severe thunderstorms could be headed your way.

Contact Your Family and Loved Ones

Let your family and close friends know that you're okay. Text messages or social media are more reliable forms of communication than phone calls.

Assess the Damage

After you are sure the severe weather threat has ended, check your property for damages. When walking through storm damage, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes. Contact local authorities if you see downed power lines. Stay out of damaged buildings. Be aware of insurance scammers if your property has been damaged.

Help Your Neighbor

If you come across people who are injured and you are properly trained, if needed, provide first aid to victims until emergency response team members arrive.