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Emergency Preparedness: Tornadoes
In this episode of Ready, Set, Prepare, Charles County Emergency Manager Wade Hubert and host Doria Fleisher discuss the real threat of tornadoes, including lessons learned from the devastating 2002 La Plata F4 tornado. Learn how the county prepares behind the scenes, what you can do at home to stay safe, and why signing up for the Citizen Notification System is a must. From emergency kits to safe shelter tips, this episode offers life-saving guidance for these fast-moving, unpredictable storms.
Creating safe spaces in a tornado
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_rsl_fema-p-361-safe-rooms-for-tornadoes-and-hurricanes_042025.pdf
Tornado Safety
National Weather resource: before, during, and after a tornado
https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/alerts/citizen-notification-system
Sign up for Citizen Notification System so you receive tornado and other alerts
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