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If you have a basement that would be your best bet. Or find a small closet with no windows or around any window. Some homes have a closet underneath the stairs and that would be your best bet if you home lacks a basement.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou go to a room on the lowest floor, preferably in the center part of the house away from windows. If you have a basement go there.
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Where not to hide in 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.
Where to hide in 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.
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 manhole a safe place to hide during a tornado?
yes
Can you survive a tornado after being hit?
Yes. Most people who are directly affected by a tornado survive. Consider that the U.S. averages 1200 tornadoes each year resulting in 60 tornado-related deaths. The safest place to hide during a tornado is in a basement or a cellar if you don't have any of those then you should hide in a closet or hallway in the center part of your house on the lowest floor.
How does an animal protect itself during a tornado?
they run away from it or hide underground
What do you do during a tornado indoors?
hide in your bathroom! inside your tub will be the best place
Why is the bathroom the safest place to hide during a tornado?
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).
Would it be safe to hide in our empty 9 ft pool during a tornado?
Not really, but probably somewhat safer juxtaposed to being on the ground. If a tornado is coming you should not be outside. Take cover in a sturdy house or building, preferably in the basement if it has one.
Why not hide in a bath tub during a tornado?
because unless you have a matress with you to cover yourself, you will die.
Should you go to a parking garage during a tornado?
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.
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.
