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Primarily, bathrooms are generally small compared to other rooms. Small rooms tend to fare better during a tornado as the closely spaced walls support each other. Getting in a bathtub offers additional protection, as the sides can stop some debris.
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Bathrooms can be a relatively safe place to hide during a tornado because they are typically small, windowless rooms located near the center of a building. This can provide some protection from flying debris and high winds. It is recommended to get into the bathtub and cover yourself with a mattress or heavy blankets for added protection.
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Is a manhole a safe place to hide during a tornado?
yes
Is it safe to hide in a concrete basement during a tornado?
Yes. A concrete basement is one of the safest places to be during a tornado.
Is a shopping center safe during a tornado?
Not as safe as other buildings as they often have large front windows. If you in in such a store and a tornado is coming go to the back, to a bathroom or storage room if possible..
Is it safe to hide in a ditch during a tornado?
To some degree. You should only take cover in a ditch from a tornado as a last resort if no shelter is available.
What is a safe place during a tornado?
The best place to be during a tornado is a basement or cellar. If you don't have one the find an interior room or hallway without windows if possible. A bathroom also provides good shelter.
Is it safe to hide under a bridge in a tornado?
No. It can be one of the worst places; although there is video footage of a man with his daughter surviving as they took cover under a bridge. They survived mainly because the tornado missed the bridge. The bridge itself creates a wind tunnel effect that cause the wind to accelerate as it passes through. Additionally, bridges offer no protection from debris, which is the main killer in a tornado.
Is a subway a safe place during a tornado?
It probably would be. If you were to take cover in one you should probably go to one of the bathroom and avoid the entrance as the tornado could still throw debris in.
Is it safer to go in a bathroom or a basement during a tornado?
Bathroom is safe only if it is located in a basement, but otherwise, I'll strongly recommend a basement which is supposed to keep the tornadoes out, if you are in an area where tornadoes tend to come.
Is an apartment bathroom with exterior walls safe during a tornado?
It can be relatively safe, but some other room or hallway without exterior walls would probably be safer. Also, if your apartment is on an upper floor you may want to go to one of the lower floors if a tornado threatens.
Is hiding in a dumpster during a tornado safe?
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.
Is it safe to get in a closet and crouch down during a tornado?
A closet can provide good shelter during a tornado.
Is an outdoor elevator safe in 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.
