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Severe hail

What to do

  1. Enter a sturdy building, away from windows and large halls.
  2. Outside: move to nearest shelter, shielding your head with arms or a bag. Avoid isolated trees and wires.
  3. In a car: stop safely, keep head and face away from glass and shield your head. For a tornado threat, use that guide.
  4. Help from shelter. Do not go into hail to save belongings.
  5. Injured or trapped people: call emergency services from safety. Report location, numbers and hazards.

What to avoid

  1. Do not wait under skylights or beside windows.
  2. A metal roof does not guarantee protection from large hail. Do not go out to inspect damage.
Fallen wire: keep awayDamaged building/trapped person: rescueHead injury: first aidFast-rising water: flash floodThunder: lightning protectionPossible tornado: change to tornado shelter guidance