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Originally Posted by Shizara
Batten the hatches. Try to secure anything that could be a possible missile in the wind. Depending on the nature of the wind, but in the event of a storm with lots of wind I tend to partly open the windows on the sheltered side IF there is a sheltered side. A bit more difficult if the wind is swirling around. Unless you have surge protection, should there be thunder/lightening it can be prudent to disconnect things. Having seen the effect of lightening striking a house and the lights lighting up briefly I try to be cautious on that front but not paranoid.
Be sure to know where the stop tap is for the water, the main power switch and know where the gas is turned off. Have water on hand so that you can at least have a wash/drink, food that does not require cooking in case you have no power/gas available. A radio, batteries, candles/matches and/or a torch with fresh batteries. Keep all necessary papers eg passports somewhere that will enable quick and easy location if required and if you have to leave your home then be sure to wear protective and warm clothing.
Sorry if this sounds a bit far fetched but they are the normal things down under people do when a storm is on the way.
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Some good advice in there. If the winds do contain any electrical activity, the weather station has some tracking maps to see national thunderstorm activity.