storm safety

April is considered the most active spring month for tornadoes in Alabama. The National Weather Service (NWS) says the State’s primary tornado season is early March to May, with the largest number of tornadoes occurring in the month of April.

Most tornado-prone areas, including almost all of Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas and Mississippi are in the zone with the most lax standards. One of the big problems, experts told the AP, is that the federal rules that call for tougher manufactured home standards, including anchoring, only apply in hurricane zones.

The National Weather Service says there are several rounds of strong to severe storms expected to hit Alabama on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The systems will bring heavy rains, winds, lightning, hail and possibly tornadoes.

You can put together an emergency kit for your pet in a hurry. Most of what you need will fit in a plastic zip bag. Food and necessary medications are at…