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What are the best places to seek protection during a tornado?
Underground shelter.
Where is one of the best places to seek protection durng a tornado?
The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement or storm cellar.
Why should you take shelter underground during a tornado?
In a tornado it is best to get as low as possibly in order to protect yourself from the wind and debris. Having a few feet of earth between you and the tornado provides quite a bit of protection.
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.
What is a safe tornado house?
No house can offer 100% protection from a tornado. The best option is a house with a basement to go to in case of a tornado.
What are the top three places to hide during a tornado?
The best places to take cover in a tornado areIn a basement or cellarIn a windowless room or hallway near the center of a house on the lowest floor.A bathroom
Is a crawl space a safe place during a tornado?
No, a crawl space is not a safe place to be during a tornado. It does not provide enough protection from flying debris and collapsing structures. It is best to seek shelter in a designated storm shelter or a basement if available.
Does a closet protect you from a tornado?
A closet can provide some protection during a tornado by offering a small, enclosed space to take cover in. However, the level of protection depends on the strength of the tornado and the construction of the closet. It is best to seek shelter in a designated tornado safe room or basement if possible.
Is it safe to be indoors during a tornado?
If it is in a sturdy house or building, yes. In fact it is best to be indoors and preferably underground during a tornado.
Is it safe to hide under a deck during a tornado?
It may depend on the deck, but generally, no. Some decks could be moved even by a weak tornado, potentially crushing anyone underneath. The higher the deck is off the ground, the less protection it offers. It is best to be underground or, if that is not an option, in an interior windowless room, closet, or hallway
What two places you should be when there's a tornado?
The best place to be in the event of a tornado is in a basement or cellar. If that is not an option, then go to an interior room on the lowest floor of your house.
What do you do during a tornado indoors?
hide in your bathroom! inside your tub will be the best place
