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No. Flooding is a major hazard during a hurricane. Going underground increases the likelihood that you will drown.

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Q: Is a basement a safe area during a hurricane?
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Is it safe to go in a basement during a hurricane?

No. The most dangerous part of a hurricane is flooding. Being in a basement will only increase your chance of drowning.


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 it safe to hide in a concrete basement during a tornado?

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Is a car a safe place during a tornado?

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Is a walkout basement safe during a tornado?

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.


Is it safe to return where Hurricane Katrina hit?

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Why is it not safe to go outside during a hurricane?

The powerful winds of a hurricane can knock you down or throw debris into you.


Where do you go when in your basement during a tornado?

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Are you safe on a cruise ship during a hurricane?

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Is a plastic shed safe in a hurricane?

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What did president bush do during Hurricane Katrina?

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Is a basement closet safe during a tornado?

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