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Tornado
Prepare
a Tornado Family Disaster Plan.
Pick
a place where family members could gather if a tornado is headed your way.
It could be your basement, a central, interior hallway, bathroom or closet
on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered, If you are in a high-rise
building, you may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick
a place in a hallway in the center of the building. If you are in a mobile
home, get out of it and go to the nearest sturdy building.
Assemble
a Disaster Supplies Kit.
Conduct
periodic tornado drills so everyone remembers what to do when a tornado
approaches.
Stay
tuned to local radio and TV stations for storm warnings.
Know
what storm WATCHES and WARNINGS mean:
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A
WATCH means a storm is possible in your area. |
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A
WARNING means a storm has been sighted and may be headed for your area.
Go to safety immediately. |
When a tornado
WARNING is issued...
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If you
are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass
and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area.
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If you
are outside, hurry to a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or
low-lying area.
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If you
are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (as
above.)
After the
tornado passes...
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Watch
out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged areas.
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Listen
for information and instructions.
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Use a
flashlight to inspect your home for damage.
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Do not
use candles at any time.
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