06/17/2026
🌪️ Storms are in the forecast. Take a few minutes now to prepare before severe weather arrives.
✅ Put vehicles in the garage or under cover to protect from hail
✅ Charge phones, tablets, battery packs, and flashlights
✅ Top off generators and fuel cans
✅ Fill vehicle gas tanks
✅ Check flashlights and replace dead batteries
✅ Bring pets inside and have leashes or carriers ready
✅ Secure lawn furniture, grills, trampolines, and trash cans
✅ Gather medications and medical supplies in one location
✅ Have bottled water ready for every family member
✅ Make sure everyone knows where the safe room is
✅ Clean out the basement or shelter area if needed
✅ Keep shoes near your bed or shelter location
✅ Gather important documents in a waterproof container
✅ Have cash on hand in case power and card systems are down
✅ Download emergency apps and enable weather alerts
✅ Check on elderly family members and neighbors
✅ Test generators before the weather arrives
✅ Charge cordless tool batteries
✅ Freeze bottles of water to help keep food cold if power is lost
✅ Turn your refrigerator and freezer to colder settings ahead of the storm
✅ Know multiple ways to receive weather warnings overnight
✅ Review your emergency plan with your family
✅ Have extra clothes ready in your shelter area
✅ Keep a first-aid kit easily accessible
✅ Take photos of valuable property for insurance purposes
✅ Make sure gutters and drains are clear of debris
✅ Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary
At Slider Tree Service, we’re praying for everyone’s safety. If severe weather leaves behind damaged or fallen trees, give us a call once conditions are safe. We’re here to help our community recover.
Stay home. Stay alert. Stay safe. 🌪️
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