If you are caught outside during high winds
- take cover next to a building or under a secure shelter
- avoid roofs or high places
- use handrails
- watch for flying debris
- wait until the storm is over before going to clean up any damage
- stay clear of roads and railway lines, since gusts could blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle
If you are driving during high winds
- watch for debris in the road
- keep your distance from cars travelling around you as wind could push them into your lane of travel
- if you are driving a high-profile vehicle, take extra caution
- high winds are more problematic for drivers of trucks, buses, caravans and drivers towing trailers as these vehicles are easily pushed or flipped by the wind
- reduce your speed and correct your steering, especially when moving from a sheltered to an open area, or when meeting large vehicles
- wind is often accompanied by heavy rain
- stay alert for slippery areas
In the event of a power cable coming down
- report to the police and your utility company
- avoid anything that may be touching the cable, including vehicles or tree branches
If a power cable lands on your vehicle
- stay in the vehicle and do not touch any part of the metal frame
- honk your horn, roll down the window and warn anyone who may approach of the danger
- call the police
- do not exit the car until help arrives, unless it catches fire
- if you must exit, open the door, but do not directly step out
- avoid the metal frame and jump to safe ground
- be aware of vehicles around you