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Tornado Safety

5/26/2022 (Permalink)

If you're in a building:

  • Have a portable radio for weather alerts and updates nearby.
  • Get to the lowest level of your home, such as a basement or storm cellar. If you don't have a basement, go to an inner hallway or a closet.
  • Keep away from all windows and glass doorways.
  • Do not use elevators because the power may turn-off, leaving you trapped inside.
  • Cover your head and eyes with a blanket or jacket to protect against flying debris and broken glass.
  • Keep pets on a leash or in a crate close by.
  • Stay inside until you're certain the storm has passed!
  • Do not leave a building to attempt to "escape" a tornado.

If you're in a mobile home:

  • Do not stay in a mobile home during a tornado. Even mobile homes equipped with tie-down systems cannot withstand the force of a tornado's winds.
  • Heed all local watches and warnings, and leave your mobile home to seek shelter as quickly as possible before a tornado strikes, preferably in a nearby building with a basement.
  • If no shelter is immediately available, find the lowest-lying area near you and lie down in it, covering your head with your hands.

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