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In the case of a weak tornado a closed window can prevent damaging winds form entering the house. Though if a tornado is coming do not waste time with the windows. Take cover immediately.
Windows can break even in weak tornado, creating flying shards of glass. Windows also offer no protection from flying debris, which is the greatest danger in a tornado.
The winds of a tornado carry a tremendous amount of force. This is often more than enough to break windows. Additionally, some windows may be struck by flying debris.
No, the best place to hide in a tornado is a place where there is no or a small amount of windows. Even better, a basement.
No. Opening windows does nothing to safe your house and can help expose the interior to damaging winds.
Areas to avoid during a tornado include:anyplace outsidenear windowsin a doorwaynear anything that can fall on youPlaces you can go during a tornado include:cellar, basementstorm cellarstorm shelter, such as in a schoolan innermost room or hallway in the center of a building
No. If a tornado warning is issued, you should take cover as quickly as possible. Since tornadoes are usually preceded by rain, there is a good chance you will have closed your windows anyway.
Windows are best left closed in a tornado. If you are not hit hard, the windows can prevent interior damage. If you are hit hard by a strong enough tornado some windows will break anyway. But if a tornado is coming it is best not to waste time opening or closing windows. Take cover immediately.
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Windows can break even in weak tornado, creating flying shards of glass. Windows also offer no protection from flying debris, which is the greatest danger in a tornado.
Windows should be closed during strong winds to prevent them from entering the house and causing damage.
The winds of a tornado carry a tremendous amount of force. This is often more than enough to break windows. Additionally, some windows may be struck by flying debris.
Get into a hallway or bathroom way from windows. A gymnasium can be a dangerous place during a tornado as the long span roof and tall walls can collapse.
An interior bathroom or hallway away from windows.
You shouldn't. Contrary to popular belief opening windows during a tornado does nothing to save a house and may in fact make damage worse. If a tornado is coming opening windows is a waste of precious time that you should use to take cover.
There is no safest corner of a room. The best place to be in a tornado is in the center part of a building away from windows.
No. If a tornado is coming you will not have time to board up your windows.
You can go in a place without glass like windows