Severe Weather Events

Blizzard

• Avoid driving and wait until the storm ends before leaving, ask your supervisor if you can fulfill practicum hours at home by working on a project.
• If you have to drive, check Alberta 511 for current road conditions.
• If you are driving let someone know where you are going and when you expect to arrive at the destination.
• Avoid going outdoors

Heavy Rain

• Try to stay indoors
• Avoid roadway underpasses, drainage ditches, and water collection areas because they can flood.
• Stay away from power lines and electrical wires.
• If you are driving, drive with caution and reduce your speed.

Severe Lightning

• Seek shelter
• Stay away from all electrical cords, and avoid doors, windows, fireplaces, sinks, tubs, and shower.
• If you are caught outside, do not stand near tall objects or anything made of metal, and avoid open water.
• Take shelter in a low-lying area.

Hail Storm

• Take cover when hail begins to fall.
• Stay away from windows, glass doors, and skylights, which may shatter.
• If your outside when hail falls crouch down with your face away from the wind and protect your head and neck with your hands.