On Thursday, the storm that came through the Midwest was described as a once in a lifetime occurrence, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be prepared in case it does happen again. The storm blew Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing with it a wind advisory with wind gusts over 60 miles per hour in Door County. This severe wind caused many to go without power for multiple hours due to downed trees and power lines. In a time like that, you need to know what to do in an emergency. Dan Kane, Emergency Management director for Door County, details the correct procedure when it comes to the aftermath of a wind storm.

Like any other storm, Kane urges people to be prepared for weather conditions before the worst falls and know the difference between a warning, advisory, and watch. Being prepared also includes having a kit and a plan for you and your loved ones to stay safe. Kane also says it's crucial to report outages or downed structures to help the emergency management team recover and clean up.