Storms and severe weather events can happen at any time, and they can be unpredictable. It's important that you’re aware of what to do before, during and after a storm to help keep your home and the people in it safe. These storm safety tips will help you prepare and stay safe in the event of a storm.
There are a few things you can do to prepare for a storm before it hits. Help safeguard your home and minimise any damage that severe weather, hail and thunderstorms can cause:
Storms can bring hail, strong winds and heavy rainfall. The most important thing is that you, your family and your pets stay safe during the storm.
Even though the storm might have passed, there may still be potential dangers that you need to be aware of.
Handy hint: Save your local emergency service contact details in your phone, so you can access them easily.
New South Wales:
NSW Emergency Service
132 500
Victoria:
VIC State Emergency Service
132 500
Queensland:
State Emergency Service
132 500
Western Australia:
Department of Fire and Emergency Services
132 500
South Australia:
SA State Emergency Service
132 500
Tasmania:
TAS State Emergency Service
132 500
If you're a Woolworths Car, Home or Landlords Insurance customer and have your mobile number listed on your policy, you can opt-in to Weather Alerts.
When you're opted-in to these alerts, we'll send you an SMS if there is a greater than 50% chance of hail in your area or if the Bureau of Meteorology have issued a severe weather warning.
You can update your mobile number in My Insurance Portal.
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Sources:
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather-services/severe-weather-knowledge-centre/safety.shtml
https://www.ausgrid.com.au/Your-safety/In-an-emergency/Storm-Safety/Storm-safety-tips
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