When it comes to tornadoes, it is vital to plan ahead. During peak tornado season (March – May), storms that produce tornadoes can develop quickly, so it's important for you and your family to know exactly what to do before and during a tornado.
Before a Tornado Strikes
- Create a family tornado plan, including where you will seek shelter when a tornado warning is given and where you will meet afterwards in the event of separation. Practice your family's tornado plan at least once per year.
- Gather items that can protect you, such as mattresses, sleeping bags and thick blankets, and place them near your shelter area.
- When the National Weather Service issues a tornado watch, go to your shelter area and check to see that everything you need for protection is there.
- Gather bottled water, non-perishable food items, flashlights and a battery-operated radio.
- Pay attention to the radio or television. Listen for storm status updates and new warnings.
Signs of a Tornado
In addition to listening to weather reports, the following signs may indicate a tornado is near:
- Strong, persistent rotations at a cloud's base,
- Whirling dust or debris,
- Hail or heavy rain, followed by a dead calm or intense wind shift,
- Loud rumbles of noise that do not fade away in seconds like thunder.
During a Tornado
- Go to the basement or lowest level of your home, get under a sturdy structure such as a table, and cover yourself with protective materials. If your home does not have a basement, go to a small, central space such as a bathroom or closet, a hallway with no windows or a space beneath a stairwell. Then, crouch down to the floor face down and cover your head with your hands.
- If you live in a mobile home, leave your house and seek other shelter. If there is nowhere else to go, lie flat on the ground and cover your head with your hands.
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This is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel or an insurance professional for appropriate advice. © 2024 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.
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