During a Tornado

Quickly get into the basement, cellar or lowest level of your home or building you are in. If there isn’t a basement, go to an inner hallway or a small inner room, such as a bathroom or closet. Stay away from windows. Flying glass can be deadly. Stay away out from under heavy objects like pianos or refrigerators on the floor above you. Go to the center of the room and stay away from corners because debris tends to find it’s way there. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold onto it. If you are in a mobile home, get out and find shelter somewhere. Don’t take shelter under your mobile home. If you are outdoors, try to get inside a building. If there is no nearby shelter, get into a ditch or ravine. Crouch down and use your arms to protect your head and neck. If you are in a car, never try to out drive the tornado. They can change directions quickly and toss you and your vehicle into the air. In a vehicle, is one of the least desirable places to be during a tornado. Get out of your car and find shelter in a building.

• Quickly go to designated safe room.
• Have a Survival Kit (72 hours, 3 days) and first aid kit with you.
• Get under a piece of sturdy furniture.
• If you are outside, get into a ditch or ravine and crouch down.