May 3, 2023 Issue, Page 6 of 10

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6- The Elk City News May 3, 2023 Call us today to update your insurance needs! Ted B riscoe Weather emergencies can happen at any time of year Hurricanes are destructive and dangerous storms and in any part of the world. Learning to recognize the that may be referred to as “cyclones” and “typhoons” most common weather hazards can help people con- ‘ : High temperatures winds, flooding, heavy rain, and tidal surges. Unlike rN 107 Janets Way, Suite 107, Elk City High temperatures are experienced during the some other storms, hurricanes can be tracked for days FARMERS — www.armersagent.com/briscoe ee eee ior to ranking landfall, That means people have ample when high temperatures stick around for two or more days, advises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric time to take the necessary steps to stay safe when Administration. To qualify as a heat wave, temperatures they're in the path of a hurricane. have to exceed the historical averages for a given area. Tornadoes High-pressure systems trap air in one place as it warms, leading to a heat wave. While heat waves may not seem Tornadoes form a concentrated, highly volatile and especially dangerous, the NOAA says they kill more rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with people than all other weather-related disasters com- both the surface of the Earth and a cloud. National bar Geographic says their winds may top 250 miles per loods a. A flood is a major weather hazard that is caused a arte ge ic Ba Keep It Simple. Make It New. by heavy rainfall over a given area in.a short period miles long. Tornadoes have been reported in various We Do Roofs & All Other Construction Work! of time, During a flood, water does not drain quickly countries, but are most often seen in the United States. New Roofing * Patch Jobs + Tear-Offs epen Seoding Sarahe aude one has the Additional weather hazards include earthquakes, Re-Decking = Metal Roofs potential to cause loss of life and property damage. ? ; ; ’ A Ties OE RGOR ‘ablamog eae eres an oo aphrcehy blizzards, wildfires, mudslides, and even run-of-the-mill |_| FREE ESTIMATES! SPatiol anything in their path, states the National Weather thunderstorms. Understanding storms can help people ia 45 YRS, EXPERIENCE » SERVING ALL OF OKLAHOMA ( Service. Flooding is dangerous while it is happening, recognize the appropriate measures they can take to but also afterwards, as live wires, waste and debris can INSURED #80000624 + CALL US TODAY! (Ea pose their own hazards. stay safe should they find themselves in the line of an | Contact Angel Hernandez at 580-309-4323 Hurricanes adverse weather event. l The weather is starting to ramp up. Stop by to get supplies for your vehicle! 580-225-3442 Stay Weather Aware This Season! ‘Metro Technology” Quality, affordable healthcare THRU TUBING ax right here, right now. ™ Y ) Y i 501 South L.L. Males Avenue R Mill Cheyenne, Okla. 73628 eatin oger IVINS 580-497-3336 0 = 501 E 20thSt, Elk City, OK 73644 - 580-225-6977 Call Us Today To Schedule Your 0 Ways repare for a Tor Roof Improvements! * Prepare a Tornado Safe Room in Your Home. * Identify a Place to Shelter Outside Your Home. * Remove Potential Projectiles Before Tornado Season. * Memorize the Signs of a Tornado and Track the Weather. * Stockpile Tap Water and Canned Goods for After the Tornado. - sake = Eavalar sae Hutton Inc I_'p . Lo Gae comgay fed) tate caro 19676 Rte 66 N, las Locally owned and operated roof- ai_ au } roofing and siding needal Elk City, OK 73644 OK CIB #80003833 ROOFING &WINDOWSuc” = Find Us On Facebook 580-225-0225