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TornadoesPreparing for the Storm
and its Aftermath
A PresentationBy
Gary Braman
North Alabama ChapterAmerican Society of Safety
Engineers
North Alabama ChapterAmerican Society of Safety
Engineers
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Agenda
- Introduction
- Tornado Preparations: Before
- Tornado Preparations: Aftermath
- Actions After the Strike
- Lessons Learned
- Questions
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Introduction– 2 March 2012
– EF3 Tornado Wind speed: 158 - 206
Severity: Severe Tornado
Damage: Roofs of well built houses are ripped off. Numerous trees ripped out of the earth. Trains are overturned.
– Tornado traveled between Hazel Green and Meridianville damaging numerous structures (Jacobs Landing)
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Video
Braman1.asf
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Photos
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Downed trees behind house
along drainage ditch
Living room couch
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornado Preparations - Before - NOAA weather radio (with battery power
backup/inspect and test batteries periodically)
- Set up severe weather alert on Smart phone
- Safe areas (inside/away the home)- Flashlights and extra batteries (easily
accessible/inspect and test periodically)- Canned and dry food, bottled water- Coolers for storing food
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornado Preparations - Before - Camping stove or grill with lighter
- Cash (ATM machines and credit card use may not available if power is out)
- Vehicle half full of gas (always)
- Charged cell phone
- Vehicle cell phone charger
- Fire proof or protective containers to protect important papers and valuables
- Generator
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornado Preparations – Aftermath- Home repair supplies and tools (tarps,
plastic sheeting, duct tape, plywood, hammer, nails, saws, ladder)
- PPE (leather work gloves, hearing protection, work boots)
- Debris and trash removal equipment (chainsaw, gas, oil, extra chains, garbage bags, plastic pails)
- Emergency fund (insurance deductible/recoverable depreciation)
- Travel kit (easily accessible)
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Travel Kit- Cash (~$200.00)
- Flashlight
- Knife
- Lighter
- Duct tape
- Spare house keys
- Extra clothes
- Water and snacks
- Blankets
- Car cell phone charger
- Toiletries
- First aid kit
- Emergency contact numbers
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornado Preparations – Aftermath- Know your insurance policy
Deductible (how much?) (will emergency fund cover deductible?)/Recoverable Depreciation
Home and contents value (does policy provide for replacement at replacement value or current value?)
Contact info for insurance company
Recommended general contractor in your area
- Inventory home contents (video/photos/list)
- Digital camera with extra batteries
- Find a good lawyer
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Actions After the Strike- Be sure family members, visitors, and pets
are accounted for, safe, and receiving medical care if required
- Contact insurance company and file claim
- Get name and contact info of insurance company recommended general contractor
- Get name of general contractor from Angie’s List or see who your neighbor is using
- Contact general contractor to begin repair process
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Actions After the Strike- Be your own general contractor – You are
insured and bonded through your homeowner’s insurance. Check to be sure! Subcontract with general contractor General contractor subcontracts for
repair of home- Roofers- Painters- Flooring- Windows and doors
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Lessons Learned- You will be overwhelmed by the amount
of help you receive!
- You are not prepared for what you will see (death, damage, and destruction)!
- Don’t’ panic! This only makes the situation worse!
- Don’t worry! Accept the fact that your home is damaged and worrying won’t make it go away or improve the situation!
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Lessons Learned- Be prepared for a stressful situation!
Home repairs may take from a few months to a year or longer depending on the extent of damage and the quality of your contractor!
Remember that the situation is not only stressful for you but your family members too!
Take actions to reduce stress!
- Be positive! See the situation as opportunity to make those home improvements you have wanted to do!
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Lessons Learned- It may take a few days for the insurance
adjuster to arrive and assess damage to your home and contents!
- It may take several weeks for your claim to be processed and have your claim check issued! REMEMBER: Insurance companies try to pay out as little as possible and try to take as much time as possible in paying claims!
- Don’t expect the general contractor to have your best interests in mind!
- Pay general contractor in increments!
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Lessons Learned- Oversee and inspect all work!
- Have work inspected by County building inspector or professional!
- Don’t trust everyone who comes by saying they want to help! Be aware of scammers and cons in your area! They will charge outrageous prices to assist you!
- Be aware of junkers scavenging your damaged goods placed in front of home for disposal! They are not to be trusted!
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Lessons Learned
Be prepared to have your homeowners insurance
cancelled!
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Lessons Learned
You will be overwhelmed by the amount of help
you receive!
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Keys to Success
Positive AttitudePatiencePrayerLawyer
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Remember this
Don’t believe it can’t happen to you
Because it can!!!
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Questions???
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Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Tornadoes: Preparing for the Storm and Its Aftermath
Thank You!!!