by Sam Engardio

We have all recently witnessed the massive devastation caused by the killer tornadoes that ripped through the South. Tragically, many people were left homeless and lost everything they owned. Entire towns were wiped out. But the biggest tragedy was in the 300+ lives that were lost. We in Michigan are spared many of the natural disasters that plague other parts of the country - earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, massive flooding - but we are no strangers to tornadoes. It is important to understand what the watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service mean, to keep an eye on the sky when inclement weather is moving in to your area and what to watch for. It is also very imperative to plan ahead and know exactly what you are going to do and where you are going to go to be safe should dangerous storms move into your area. It is normal to think that something like this could never happen to you - and I would be willing to believe that is what a lot of people in the South were thinking too - until the unthinkable hit them. Read our White Paper "Preparing for Tornado Season" to learn more, and be prepared! Be Prepared for Tornado Season