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During a Tornado your prior planning and
quick action can save the lives of you and your family members.
STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS,
DOORS, and OUTSIDE WALLS. PROTECT YOUR HEAD.
In homes and small buildings, go to the basement
or to an interior part on the lowest level such as a closet,
bathroom, or interior hall and get under something sturdy.
In schools, nursing homes, hospitals, factories,
and in shopping centers, go to the pre-designated shelter
area. Interior hallways on the lowest floor are usually the
best.
In high-rise buildings, go to small interior
rooms or hallways.
In vehicles or mobile homes, leave them and go to a substantial
structure. If there is no shelter nearby, lie flat in the
nearest ditch, ravine, or culvert with your hands shielding
your head.
TORNADOES
Tornadoes will often accompany a Severe Thunderstorm
and are only one of many thunderstorm hazards. Find below
a list of other Thunderstorm Hazards:
LIGHTNING
Kills and injures hundreds and starts fires. Having your home
or a building properly grounded will help prevent a lightning
strike and probable damage to household/business equipment
and/or appliances.
WINDS
Winds of a thunderstorm are usually very strong, and gusty
which can result in a great amount of damage.
RAIN
Heavy downpours can result in flash floods.
HAIL
Not usually a killer but can be very damaging.
FLASH FLOODS
Waters that can rise rapidly and without warning. They can
destroy life and property.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WATCH
AND A WARNING, YOUR LIFE COULD DEPEND ON IT.
TORNADO WATCH
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are possible
TORNADO WARNING
There has been a tornado detected and you should take shelter
immediately!
When Severe weather threatens STAY TUNED TO
YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND/OR TELEVISION STATION FOR THE LATEST
INFORMATION.
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