Safety Tips for Weathering a Windstorm Event in Tillamook?
4/25/2023 (Permalink)
Tillamook County is positioned perfectly to take the brunt of the powerful windstorms that sweep in from the Pacific Ocean. Fortunately, our Yamhill and Tillamook team of highly trained technicians responds is on call and ready to respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Oregon Health Authority offers these tips on things you can do to stay safe during a windstorm:
- Don’t panic. Take quick action to protect yourself and help others.
- Turn off the stove if you’re cooking and the power goes out, and turn off natural gas appliances
- Never use a gas stove for heat
- Never burn charcoal indoors
- Never use a generator indoors or in a garage or carport. Learn more about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning during an emergency.
- If you are indoors, move away from windows or objects that could fall. Go to lower floors in multi-story homes.
- If you are outdoors, move into a building. Avoid downed electric power lines, utility poles, and trees.
- If you are driving, pull off the road and stop away from trees. If possible, walk into a safe building. Avoid overpasses, power lines, and other hazards
- Listen to your radio for emergency instructions
Call Us Today!
When your home or commercial business in Tillamook has windstorm damage, you can rely on our local team in Yamhill and Tillamook Counties to restore the wind damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 503-472-9824.
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