Tornado Safety


If a tornado was approaching, would you know what to do?


 The following are instructions on what to do when a tornado warning has been issued for your area or whenever a tornado threatens:

  • IN HOMES OR SMALL BUILDINGS: Go to the basement (if available) or to an interior room on the lowest floor, such as a closet or bathroom. Wrap yourself in overcoats or blankets to protect yourself from flying debris.


  • IN SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, FACTORIES, OR SHOPPING CENTERS: Go to interior rooms and halls on the lowest floor. Stay away from glass enclosed places or areas with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums and warehouses. See the left figure for an example of where to go in a school. Crouch down and cover your head.


  • IN HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS: Go to interior small rooms or halls. Stay away from exterior wals or glassy areas.


  • IN CARS OR MOBILE HOMES: ABANDON THEM IMMEDIATELY!! Most deaths occur in cars and mobile homes. If you are in either of those locations, leave them and go to a substantial structure or designated tornado shelter.

  • IF NO SUITABLE STRUCTURE IS NEARBY: Lie flat in the nearest ditch or depression and use your hands to cover your head

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO:

 TAKE ALL WARNINGS SERIOUSLY

Dont wait till the tornadic storm forms to prepare, because if you wait it might be to late. Its always better to Plan ahead, Just in Case something does happen. If You take the necessary steps and nothing does happen, Just know that your ready for it if  and when it does happen.