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- Develop a tornado emergency plan with your family, discussing how and where to seek shelter
- Make sure everyone understands the siren warning system, if there is one in your area
- Know where your first aid kit and fire extinguishers are located
- Mark where the utility switches or valves are located so they can be turned off--if time permits--in an emergency.
- Teach your family how to administer basic first aid, how to use a fire extinguisher, and how and when to turn off water, gas, and electricity in your home.
- Learn the emergency dismissal policy for your child's school.
- Make sure your children know what a tornado is, what tornado watches and warnings mean, what county/parish they live in, and how to take shelter regardless of their location
During a tornado watch:
A tornado watch does not mean that a tornado is imminent, or even likely. It only means that conditions are favorable for such weather. At this point you should be aware of this and be monitoring the weather via your favorite outlet in the event that conditions deteriorate. Weather will change rapidly prior to a tornado, so the key is to be alert and ready to react.
During a tornado warning:
Tornado warnings are issued when a tornado has either been sighted or has been indicated by radar. These are issued by your local National Weather Service office only for the areas that are expected to be impacted by the tornado. Not all tornado warnings result in a tornado, but they should be treated as if a tornado is in the area. Even more urgent is a Tornado Emergency, which is issued when there is a confirmed tornado on the ground that is large and likely very intense.
Get to a safe location. This will depend where you are - refer to the related link for more information on this.
It's good to have a HPK (hurricane prepareness kit). It has everything you need for a storm like a hurricane or tornado. In it you'll need about 2 gallons of water, about a weeks worth of food, clothes, NOAH radio, first aid, and (if you have pets) bring atleast 7 cans of pet food.
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What is a tornado alert?
When there are signs of an oncoming tornado and the people are warning you\alerting you about it, to be prepared.
What to do in a tornado?
Pay attention to local weather bulletins and be prepared to take shelter if a tornado warning is issued.
How can hurricane chris become the deadliest tornado?
It can't. A hurricane can't become a tornado.
Why is it important to be prepared for a tornado?
When you are prepared for a tornado it gives you a chance to get to safety before it hits, increasing your chances of survival. You may also want to have an emergency kit in the case that you home is left without power, left uninhabitable, or destroyed.
When does a twister become a tornado?
Twister and tornado are two words for the exact same thing. A tornado is considered such when the violent winds reach the ground.
How do humans adapt their behaviour and environment to survive a tornado?
People living in tornado-prone areas are generally more prepared to take shelter quickly when a tornado threatens. Some schools and institutions practice tornado drills. Some buildings and homes are outfitted with tornado shelters and many towns have sirens that sound when a tornado warning is issued.
What is a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado watch means that weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form in a particular area, and people should stay alert and prepared. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or detected on radar in the area, and immediate action should be taken to seek shelter.
Why should you prepare for a tornado?
If you are prepared with a plan of where to go and emergency supplies you will be less likely to be killed or injured during a tornado and may go through less of an ordeal afterwards.
Is a Tornado watch good?
A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. It means you should stay informed and be prepared to take action if a tornado warning is issued for your area. It is a warning for potential tornado development, not a guarantee that a tornado will occur.
Why is it important to issue tornado warnings as early as possible?
I used to live in Tornado Alley... a tornado watch means that the weather conditions mean it is very likely that a tornado will form in an area. A tornado warning means a tornado has touched down nearby.
What is the infamous tornado?
An infamous tornado is one that is know for being particularly devastating. A number of tornadoes have become infamous, including the Tri-State tornado of 1925, the Wichita Falls tornado of 1979, and the Oklahoma City tornado of 1999.
How do you get prepared for a golf tournament?
To become prepared for a golf tournament, practice golfing.
