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Maine Prepares for Summer

tornado

We don't think of Maine as tornado-prone, but here is a funnel cloud off Phippsbug (and yes, we cheated, this was an autumn tornado, but a great picture, courtesy of Robin Robinson.

Summer in Maine is too short, but glorious. It also brings risk with it, of too much heat, of severe storms, of lightning strikes and tornadoes. We can stay safe with just some simple steps.

 

Hazards of the Season From Our Library:
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Hurricane!
Hurricane Preparedness for Boaters
Hurricanes: Preparing to Weather the Storm
NOAA Weather Radio
Lightning: Awareness and Safety
Lightning: Outdoor Safety
Lightning: Questions and Answers
Lightning: Safe Shelter and Indoor Safety
Lightning: Quick Facts
Hurricanes: Watch, Warning and Advisory Criteria
Summer Storms: Watch, Warning and Advisory Criteria
Camping Safety
Summer Barbecue Safety
Lyme Disease Safety
Tree Cutting and Trimming Safety
Heat Safety
Heat and Athletes
Heat and People with Mental Illnesses
Heat Related Illnesses
Heat Related Illnesses and the Elderly
Heat Related Illnesses in Youth
Tornado
Red Tide (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) Safety
Chain Saw Safety
Rip Current Safety