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What if we do not have tornado shelters or a ditch?
If you cannot get to any safe shelter or even a ditch during a tornado, lie flat on the ground.
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 it safe to get in a lower laying ditch during a tornado?
If you are caught in the open with no shelter available that is usually the best option.
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.
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.
Where is the best place to hide during a tornado outside?
The best place to hide during a tornado outside is in a low-lying area like a ditch or culvert, away from trees, cars, and other debris that could become projectiles in high winds. Lie flat and cover your head to protect yourself from debris. Avoid seeking shelter under bridges or highway overpasses as these are not safe options.
Where to hide from a tornado in the country?
The safest place to hide from a tornado in the country is in a sturdy, reinforced underground shelter or a windowless interior room on the lowest level of a building. Stay away from windows and exterior walls. Avoid mobile homes or vehicles as they are not safe during a tornado.
Is an underpass a safe place to hide during a tornado?
No. An underpass provides no protection from flying debris, the main killer in a tornado. Also the bridge itself can have a wind tunnel effect, so that the winds from the tornado actually speed up when going under it. A ditch is a better option than an overpass, but even then it is only to be used as a last resort.
Will a tornado pull you out of a ditch?
It is possible for a tornado to generate strong enough winds to pick up objects, including a person, from a ditch. It's always important to seek shelter in a safe location during a tornado to avoid being caught in its path.
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.
How do you stay safe if you are out side in a tornado?
Get in a ditch and lay face down protecting your head with your hands.
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.
