Parkland officials offer tips to stay safe in disasters during National Preparedness Month

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – As summer comes to an end, the onset of fall brings cooler temperatures. The drop in degrees can be refreshing it can also mean weeks of unsettled weather.Each year about a thousand tornadoes touch down in the United States, far more than any other country. Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and parts of Louisiana, Iowa and eastern Colorado make up “tornado alley” where destructive storms strike regularly in the spring and fall.Related Stories And while severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are the primary cause for concern for North Texans, those who travel to the coast are reminded that hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the country could see between 17 to 25 named storms in 2024, with as many as seven major hurricanes.Planning is key to staying safe, said Chris Noah, MS, CHSP, cABCF, director of Disaster Management at Parkland Health, who made note of Hurricane Beryl that formed early in this year’s hurricane season and killed 36 people in Texas including those who lost power in extreme heat.“People plan for vacation, they plan what they’re going to have for dinner, they plan who they’re going out with...