HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With severe weather in the forecast, residents may be faced with a unique situation: finding shelter in the pandemic.
Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar says, if severe weather approaches, deal with the immediate threat first.
“Just find shelter like you normally would,” Weishaar stressed. “You should social distance the best you can. You might risk being a little closer to someone than you want to, but you need to deal with that immediate risk first.”
Like with any possible severe weather threat, Weishaar says make sure you have your plans in place.
“Your family should have some sort of disaster plan in place,” Weishaar said. “You should make that plan now and then as soon as that severe weather warning comes out, that’s when you should start seeking shelter.”
Plans should include securing any outdoor items and making sure your pets are safe. You should also have a battery-powered radio and enough food and water in place for three days.
Severe weather is in the forecast throughout the rest of the week.