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What should you have with you during a tornado?
have your go bag with you
Where should you go for shelter during a tornado?
Generally the basement and the bathroom are the safest places to go during a tornado.
What should people in trailer homes do in case of tornado?
People who live in trailers should go to a sturdier building if a tornado threatens.
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.
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.
Should school doors be closed during a tornado?
Yes
Should people leave their cars and seek the best shelter during a tornado?
Yes. It doesn't take a very strong tornado to lift or overturn a car. Such an event is potentially fatal to anyone in the car.
What does the word tornado safe area mean?
There are saferooms, more often called storm shelters. These are reinforced or underground rooms that are designed to keep people safe during a tornado. Ideally, one should be able to withstand an EF4 and perhaps an EF5 tornado.
People caught in the open during a tornado should seek shelter under highway overpasses?
Seeking shelter under highway overpasses during a tornado is not recommended as it can actually increase the risk of injury or death. Overpasses can intensify the wind and debris hazards during a tornado, making them unsafe places to seek shelter. It is better to find a sturdy building or underground shelter to protect yourself during a tornado.
What precautions should people take to avoid the dangers of a tornado?
They should always be aware of the threat of a tornado and always be prepared to enter a shelter. They should always keep the storm shelter updated with food, water, and clothes, and medicine just in case they have some injuries. Make for sure that the shelter has been updated with repairs from the last tonado.
Where should you go during a tornado and where should you avoid?
During a tornado, go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows, doors, and outside walls. Do not stay in a mobile home or seek shelter under a bridge or overpass.
What should you do if you are in a gymnasium during a tornado?
Get into a hallway or bathroom way from windows. A gymnasium can be a dangerous place during a tornado as the long span roof and tall walls can collapse.
