Tornado Tips

1/30/2019 (Permalink)

The same as a thunderstorm, tornadoes have a watch and a warning. Tornado watch means that the conditions are perfect for a tornado to form. Tornado warning means that one has been spotted, and you should take cover fast. What are some ways that you can keep you and your family safe during a tornado? 

Get to a safe location away from glass windows. If you do not have a room such as this, get in the tub and put a mattress over you. The mattress will do its best to keep you as safe as possible from debris. 

Get to a safe location on the lowest level of the building/home.

If you are outside and cannot get to a building, get to a ditch and lay as flat as possible. If you have a cushion or blanket of some sort, try keeping that above you to protect you from flying debris. NEVER seek shelter under a bridge. 

If you are in a mobile home, find a secure storm shelter or building to wait out the storm in.

You should wait an appropriate time after you no longer hear the wind noises before you move away from your safe space. Whenever you do, be careful.