Stay indoors, listen to the radio, take in loose objects that are outside, etc. But remember that even in a tornado watch, the odds that you actually get hit by a tornado are very low.
A tornado watch is just to tell you that the conditions are right for a tornado to form, but that doesn't necessarily mean that a tornado will form. Basically, It's just to give you a heads-up. If you're on the road, i would try to get to shelter. But, if a tornado warning has been issued, it means that a tornado has been reported or spotted on radar. Then, i would definitely move to your basement or get in a sturdy structure, or at least pull over to the side of the road if there are no buildings in sight.
There are saferooms, more often called storm shelters. These are reinforced or underground rooms that are designed to keep people safe during a tornado. Ideally, one should be able to withstand an EF4 and perhaps an EF5 tornado.
No, hiding in a dumpster during a tornado would NOT be safe, because even a low-grade tornado could easily toss or crush a dumpster.
A closet can provide good shelter during a tornado.
No. It is not safe to be outdoors in a tornado, and outdoor elevators are often made largely of glass, which is dangerous to be near during a tornado.
Yes. A concrete basement is one of the safest places to be during a tornado.
To make sure that they keep a safe distance from it.
If it is in a sturdy house or building, yes. In fact it is best to be indoors and preferably underground during a tornado.
It is not.Go to your basement.
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You should not even need to go outside during a tornado. Let's say you forgot something outside and a tornado is there. Should you go out? NO! Because it is very scary to go outside during a tornado. But you should gather your family together, and then go in a basement or closet. Try to keep safe.
It depends on the strength of the tornado, but it is not as safe as a fully underground basement. In most cases it would be safe, especially if you can get into a room that is in the underground portion of it.