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When a tornado is coming where should take cover if you out in the open or in a car?
If no shelter is available a ditch is your best option as a last resort.
What to pack when there's a tornado near by?
You don't pack when a tornado is coming; you take cover immediately. You don't have time like you do with a hurricane.
Are there evacuation routes for a tornado?
No. There is not enough time to evacuate if a tornado is coming. The recommended course of action is to take cover rather than evacuate.
What should you do with pets if a tornado is near?
Take the pets with you to where you are taking cover.
Should you try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle?
No. You should take cover in a sturdy building.
Why should you not open windows when a tornado is approaching?
You shouldn't. Contrary to popular belief opening windows during a tornado does nothing to save a house and may in fact make damage worse. If a tornado is coming opening windows is a waste of precious time that you should use to take cover.
Would it be safe to hide in our empty 9 ft pool during a tornado?
Not really, but probably somewhat safer juxtaposed to being on the ground. If a tornado is coming you should not be outside. Take cover in a sturdy house or building, preferably in the basement if it has one.
When do you take cover when a tornado is near?
You take cover as soon as it gets reported to you!
What should you do when a tornado forms?
You should take cover in a sturdy building in a room with no or minimal number of windows. Most people find cover in a bathtub or closet.
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.
What should you do with your pet if a tornado is coming?
Put them on a leash or in a pet carrier and take them with you to shelter.
How do you take cover from a tornado?
You should go in the basement away from wind in the center of the room or under a staircase. You should always have non parishable items. When in a tornado wear a helmet to protect your head.
