The best places to take cover in a tornado are
The worst place to be during a tornado is outside, completely exposed. In terms of where people actually tend to seek shelter, under a bridge is probably the worst choice.
Yes. A concrete basement is one of the safest places to be during a tornado.
Places you should not seek shelter during a tornado include:Under an overpassNear a windowIn a mobile homeIn a carOn the second or higher floor of a house.
Places you should not seek shelter during a tornado include:Under an overpassNear a windowIn a mobile homeIn a carOn the second or higher floor of a house.
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In a hallway the there is no large span of ceiling that is not supported by a way and because of this the ceiling is less likely to collapse. Additionally, many hallways are windowless, and broken glass from windows and be a major hazard during a tornado.
they run away from it or hide underground
hide in your bathroom! inside your tub will be the best place
The bathroom is generally thought of the as the safest place to hide during a tornado because they normally don't have windows, and tornadoes can easily shatter the glass of them (and therefore cause injuries).
because unless you have a matress with you to cover yourself, you will die.
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.
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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.