We Feel On Edge As Storms Approach
We have a feeling of helplessness when storms approach. We may feel nervous or tired as a storm comes into our area. We cannot control the weather, so we pray that God will help us. I read an article one day about a man praying that God would help him as a flood approached his area. He prayed and prayed that God would save him. First, a man came and said I would help you leave your home, and he said no, God would save me. The water kept rising, and a man in a boat said he would rescue him, and again, he said no, God would save him. The flood was so bad by now that he was on top of the roof of his house, and a helicopter came along and told him to get it in, and again, he said no, God would save him. The flood swallowed him up in the water, and he drowned. He asked God why he didn’t keep him, and God told him that he had tried three times to keep him when the men came to help him. Remember, you must always use common sense, as God works to protect you from disaster or harm in many ways.
Have A Safety Plan If A Storm Approaches Your Area
Have a safe spot in your basement or a closet that you might be safe in if you do not have a basement. Have a food supply in your secure area, and tell others where you will be hiding if something lands on you, so they know where to look for you. Have a flashlight, cell phone, medicine, extra clothing, and something to cover you so you will not get hurt as badly by flying glass or other items. Have a chair, pillow, and blanket if you intend to sleep in your basement. Train your pets to come to the basement when you call them, as you will not have time to gather them.
Storms At Night Are Especially Scary
When you cannot see an approaching storm, it is scary indeed. I always try to listen to the wind and thunder and see if I can see lightning bolts. The air has a different smell when a tornado is in the vicinity. The stand can smell like fresh dirt worked up in the field. I also know the distinct sound of a tornado. It does sound like a freight train coming down the tracks full speed ahead. If I hear the train noise, I am in the basement ASAP. Listen to a radio or listen to the alerts on your cell phone.
A Tornado Did Hit Our Farm Once
My father was in the machine shed and got in the tractor with a cab. Luckily he had the shed doors open on both ends, or it would have sucked him out of the shed. I saw a chisel plow lifted up and down, and its wings were never 100 % tight afterward. Luckily, we had a few windows open in the house, or it could have taken one side out of the upstairs of our home. The tornado removed the open doors from the machine shed, caused tree and roof damage, and sucked in the sides of our old barn. We had it taken down after that. My Mother and I took cover under a heavy table. Pray to God without ceasing and have an excellent safety plan. God bless us and help us in nature’s storms in life.
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