Things You'll Need:
- Common sense
- Ability to stay calm
-
Step 1
If at all possible, get into a basement or underground shelter. This is the best location to ride out the storm. If the building you are in has no basement, get into an inner hallway or room, or a room with no windows, like the bathroom or a closet. If you can get into the bathroom, get in the tub, and cover yourself with towels, a comforter or blankets.
If you have to stay in a room, try to get under a heavy piece of furniture, like a desk.
Stay down until the storm is over. -
Step 2
Don't stay in a mobile home for any reason. Get out and find other shelter. Mobile homes are notorious for breaking apart and killing everyone inside.
If you live in a mobile home, locate a safe place long before a tornado ever hits, and tape directions to this safe place on your front door so your family and friends know exactly where to go for shelter. -
Step 3
Stay away from windows, and stay low to the ground. NEVER open the windows. Flying debris can shatter windows, and sometimes penetrate the walls. Usually, the wind-driven debris will not come through the walls close to ground level.
Try to stay in the center of the room as corners often attract flying debris. -
Step 4
If you driving in your car when you see a tornado, DO NOT TRY TO OUTRUN IT. Get out of your car and find indoor shelter as quickly as possible.
NEVER park under an overpass. The overpass will act as a wind tunnel, and debris will swirl through very rapidly causing you to become a target for flying debris.
