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During what events should you seek shelter in a basement or storm shelter?
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.
Where should you go for shelter during a tornado?
Generally the basement and the bathroom are the safest places to go during a tornado.
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 safe to be in your car in the garage during a tornado?
No. It doesn't take a very strong tornado to pick up or flip a car. If you are in a car and a tornado is coming you should go to the nearest sturdy building or underground shelter. If no shelter is nearby get out of the car and lie in a ditch or depression.
Where should you go outside when a tornado occurs?
You should not even need to go outside during a tornado. Let's say you forgot something outside and a tornado is there. Should you go out? NO! Because it is very scary to go outside during a tornado. But you should gather your family together, and then go in a basement or closet. Try to keep safe.
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.
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.
Do you close doors to closet shelter during tornado watch?
No. You do not need to take shelter during a tornado watch. You take shelter if a tornado warning is issued. If you are in a closet shelter you should close the door; it may not provide adequate protection otherwise.
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.
What should you do if a tornado is coming and you're in your car?
If the tornado is close and approaching you, leave the vehicle for some sort of shelter, preferably underground. If you cannot get inside, lie in a ditch or depression in the ground.
What safety measures should be taken to protect cows during a tornado?
During a tornado, cows should be moved to a sturdy and secure shelter, such as a barn or a reinforced building. If shelter is not available, cows should be moved to a low-lying area away from trees and structures. It is important to have a plan in place ahead of time to ensure the safety of the cows during a tornado.
