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Communities across the country can be impacted by natural disasters, from hurricanes to tornadoes.
With hurricane season now underway in the U.S., Oscar’s Dr. Stephanie Reznick shares health tips for preparing your family in the event of a natural disaster.
Watch this latest episode of Oscar’s “From the Frontlines” series.
Video Transcript
"Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Stephanie Camaglia Reznick. I'm a board-certified internist and one of the medical directors for virtual care here at Oscar.
In today's segment, I'm going to be giving tips on how to prepare and stay safe if a natural disaster were to occur. One thing to keep in mind is the disaster that you might experience depends upon where you're located. For this reason, I recommend that you look at local resources which can give you more specific guidance.
For those who live in areas that may experience tornadoes, keep in mind that during a tornado warning, the safest place to be is a basement. If you don't have access to a basement or a cellar then the next best thing is an internal room such as a bathroom on the lowest floor available.
For those who might experience hurricanes, the recommendations are a little bit more nuanced. If you're in an area that is prone to flooding, evacuation tends to be your safest bet. Another consideration is your risk for high winds which is dependent upon how strong of a hurricane is coming such as those that are a category 3 or above and what your house is made of. Hurricane-proof houses tend to be safer than houses made of other substances like wood.
When in doubt, evacuation again is your best bet. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time and take into account that you might run into a lot of traffic.