How to Protect Yourself From Tornadoes
A tornado is a sudden and violent natural disaster, and it can often strike with little warning and cause enormous property damage and loss of life. However, it is not totally unpredictable. There are warning signs that you can look out for and tools for getting the latest weather updates. If a tornado is bearing down on you, there are steps you can take to maximize your safely. Being unprepared for one of nature's worst storms is not an option. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Weather alert radio
- Safe room or basement
- Heavy blankets
- Bottled water
- First aid kit
Instructions
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Staying Safe During a Tornado
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Make a plan for your family to execute in the event of a tornado. Practice that plan, and have a designated rally point for when the storm passes.
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Know what the weather is doing. A weather alert radio, your local news outlet or the Internet can all be used to keep tabs on storm conditions
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Go to your place of safety when a tornado warning is issued. This should be an interior room or basement.
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Cover yourself with heavy blankets, or anything that will shield yourself from flying debris.
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Do not leave the safe area until the storm had completely passed.
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Administer first aid, if necessary. If no one is hurt, then begin assessing damage.
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Tips & Warnings
The most dangerous storms happen at night. People are often asleep and don't hear the warnings. Keeping a weather alert radio in the bedroom can keep you safe, even at night.
Never open windows, as this just gives the wind a chance to pull the roof off your house. If you're in a mobile home, get out. Mobile homes are too light to withstand most tornado winds. After the storm passes, be aware of broken glass, nails and possible gas leaks.
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