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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.
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During what events should you seek shelter in a basement or storm shelter?
Tornado
Where should you go for shelter during a tornado?
Generally the basement and the bathroom are the safest places to go during a tornado.
Is a ditch a safe place to be during a violent tornado?
No. You should take cover in a ditch only as a last resort if no other shelter is available. A ditch is simply better than being completely exposed. The only truly safe place is underground or in a reinforced enclosure such as a tornado shelter or bank vault.
Where in a mobile home can you be safe from a tornado?
You should not be in a mobile home if there is a tornado coming. Mobile homes are very susceptible to tornado damage and should be abandoned for sturdier shelter during a tornado warning.
Do you close doors to closet shelter during tornado watch?
No. You do not need to take shelter during a tornado watch. You take shelter if a tornado warning is issued. If you are in a closet shelter you should close the door; it may not provide adequate protection otherwise.
What should you do if a tornado is coming and you're in your car?
If the tornado is close and approaching you, leave the vehicle for some sort of shelter, preferably underground. If you cannot get inside, lie in a ditch or depression in the ground.
People should leave their cars and seek the best available shelter during a tornado?
If there's is a tornado and you are in your car then you should leave and search for the best available shelter. Usually that would be a ditch on the side of the road.
What clothes should people pack during a tornado?
If there is a tornado happening right at the moment, you probably will be running to saftey/shelter and not packing clothes.
Is it safe to be in your car in the garage during a tornado?
No. It doesn't take a very strong tornado to pick up or flip a car. If you are in a car and a tornado is coming you should go to the nearest sturdy building or underground shelter. If no shelter is nearby get out of the car and lie in a ditch or depression.
Where should you go during a tornado and where should you avoid?
Areas to avoid during a tornado include:anyplace outsidenear windowsin a doorwaynear anything that can fall on youPlaces you can go during a tornado include:cellar, basementstorm cellarstorm shelter, such as in a schoolan innermost room or hallway in the center of a building
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.
How can humans protect themselves from the impact of a tornado?
The best thing that people can do is to pay attention to weather advisories so they can no when a tornado is coming. When a tornado threatens, people should get to some underground shelter or get to the interior part of a sturdy house or building.
