ON Sunday, Monica and I discussed that it was time to start switching out the summer clothes for the fall clothes. For this move in particular, we will be paying close attention to the weather, as we are unfamiliar with the climate in Kansas. As the days get colder and the sun goes down a little earlier each night, it begins to look and feel like fall. It is time to switch the clothes out. However, it is also the time to start paying attention to changing safety concerns as well.
As you go through every season, take a moment to think about what the risks are for that particular season. While severe weather can occur at any time, each season has its own characteristics for your concern. In the fall, there are fire dangers, flooding dangers, and the most active portion of hurricane season. Fall is also the time of year when cold weather can sneak up if you are outside for an extended period. Fall also includes a second tornado season that will catch many people off guard.
There are also other dangers that we take for granted. As the nights get longer and the kids go back to school, the darkness becomes a risk as children are walking in darkened heavy traffic areas. The darkness brings its own dangers.
The key to being safe is being aware. Before you head out in the fall, make sure that you check with the weather.gov website for a forecast and check out the Fall Safety Website for more details.