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Tornado Saftey
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Every year, 100’s of tornadoes tear across the country. In 2008 alone, 80 tornadoes spawned in
Your best chance of surviving a tornado lies in how you prepare your family before the storm. Taking these easy steps could save your life.
The first thing you should do to prepare is discuss with your family what to do in the event of a tornado. It is best to have a written plan of where to go and where to meet if you are separated. Running drills of this plan will help eliminate confusion when the storm hits.
Once you know where to go, you should create a storm kit to keep in your shelter area. The most basic kit should contain batteries, a small NOAA weather band radio, candles, matches, a flashlight, blankets, and bottled water. If you are hit by a tornado and your house is destroyed, these simple items could save your life. More advanced kits could include changes of clothing, small packaged food such as crackers, and a first aid kit.
Finally, you should make sure you know how to turn off the gas to your home in the event that the pipes brake. You should also make sure your insurance covers tornado damage. These simple steps will take less than an hour and could save your life.
Now that you are prepared for the storm, let’s talk about how to take shelter when the storm hits.
First, you should know that there is no guaranteed safety during a tornado. Tornadoes are unpredictable and can behave in extreme ways. Debris can fly through walls, or roofs can cave in. Even so, most tornadoes are survivable if you take the correct safety measures.
When a tornado warning is issued for your area, you should take immediate action. The best place to take cover from a tornado is in a basement or an underground storm cellar. Being underground will shelter you from the strong winds and debris associated with the tornado. If you can’t get underground, get to the lowest level of your building and hide in an interior room away from glass.
Once in your shelter area, get under a sturdy piece of furniture such as a table or bench. Covering yourself with a blanket or mattress will cushion you from falling debris. Most importantly, protect your head! Crouch down on your knees and cover your head with your hands.
Use the weather radio in your emergency kit to listen for updates on the storm. Do not leave your shelter until the National Weather Service says the storm has passed.
Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous weather phenomenon in the
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