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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?
No, a manhole is not a safe place to hide during a tornado. Manholes are not designed to provide protection from powerful tornado-force winds and debris. It is safer to seek shelter in a sturdy building or underground storm shelter if possible.
Is a shopping center safe during a tornado?
Not as safe as other buildings as they often have large front windows. If you in in such a store and a tornado is coming go to the back, to a bathroom or storage room if possible..
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.
Where do you go during a tornado if you don't have a basement?
If you don't have a basement during a tornado, seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest level of your home, such as a bathroom or closet. Stay away from windows and protect yourself with heavy furniture or mattresses. If possible, consider installing a tornado shelter or safe room for future storms.
What is a safe place during a tornado?
The best place to be during a tornado is a basement or cellar. If you don't have one the find an interior room or hallway without windows if possible. A bathroom also provides good shelter.
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.
Is a culvert a good place to hide from a tornado?
No, a culvert is not a safe place to hide from a tornado. Culverts can easily flood during storms, trap you inside, or collapse under the force of the tornado. It is best to seek a sturdier shelter like a basement, storm cellar, or designated tornado shelter.
Is a subway a safe place during a tornado?
No, it is not safe to be in a subway during a tornado. It is important to seek shelter in a designated tornado shelter or in an underground area away from the storm's path. Subways may flood or suffer structural damage during extreme weather events.
Is it safer to go in a bathroom or a basement during a tornado?
Bathroom is safe only if it is located in a basement, but otherwise, I'll strongly recommend a basement which is supposed to keep the tornadoes out, if you are in an area where tornadoes tend to come.
Why not hide in a bath tub during a tornado?
Hiding in a bathtub during a tornado may not be safe because the plumbing can break apart and the tub itself may not provide adequate protection from flying debris and collapsing structures. It is safer to take cover in a small interior room on the lowest level of your home, such as a closet or bathroom, away from windows.
Is an apartment bathroom with exterior walls safe during a tornado?
It can be relatively safe, but some other room or hallway without exterior walls would probably be safer. Also, if your apartment is on an upper floor you may want to go to one of the lower floors if a tornado threatens.
