Safety tips for severe weather

If you're in an area where storms or severe weather is rolling in, there are things you should do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Jackie Gilmore, a captain with the Charlotte Fire Department, said it's essential to take the appropriate steps.

Gilmore said it's important to have a bag of essentials packed away at the ready. The bag should include a flashlight, water, non-perishable food, etc. He said if you're in a home, there should be a designated spot to ride out a storm.

“Try to find a small room like a closet with no windows," Gilmore said.