Generally not. If a tornado is closing in on you a car is one of the most dangerous places to be. If you are in a car and a tornado is coming close get out of it and seek shelter in a sturdy building. If no such shelter is available take cover in a ditch or depression.
No, hiding in a dumpster during a tornado is not safe. Dumpsters are not secure or sturdy enough to provide protection against the strong winds and debris associated with tornadoes. It is recommended to seek shelter in a sturdy building or underground if possible.
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.
It depends on the strength of the tornado, but it is not as safe as a fully underground basement. In most cases it would be safe, especially if you can get into a room that is in the underground portion of it.
No, it is not safe to be in a fire chimney during a tornado. Tornadoes can cause structural damage that may compromise the chimney's stability, putting you at risk of injury or worse. It is safer to seek shelter in a designated tornado shelter or in a lower, windowless interior room in your home.
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.
No. An automobile is just about the worst possible place to be in a tornado. Vehicles can be easily overturned or tossed by tornadoes. In such cases survival is unlikely.
No. It is not safe to be outdoors in a tornado, and outdoor elevators are often made largely of glass, which is dangerous to be near during a tornado.
Yes. A concrete basement is one of the safest places to be during a tornado.
If it is in a sturdy house or building, yes. In fact it is best to be indoors and preferably underground during a tornado.
It is not.Go to your basement.
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No, hiding in a dumpster during a tornado is not safe. Dumpsters are not secure or sturdy enough to provide protection against the strong winds and debris associated with tornadoes. It is recommended to seek shelter in a sturdy building or underground if possible.
No, definitely not so great things to do during tornado.
If you cannot get to any safe shelter or even a ditch during a tornado, lie flat on the ground.
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.
Underground storm shelters or safe rooms are the most resistant structures during a tornado. These are built to withstand high winds and flying debris, providing a safe haven for occupants during 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.