No. Even a weak tornado can damage a chimney and people have been killed during tornadoes by falling pieces of chimneys.
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 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, a crawl space is not a safe place to be during a tornado. It does not provide enough protection from flying debris and collapsing structures. It is best to seek shelter in a designated storm shelter or a basement if available.
A "fire tornado" is not a true tornado but a whirlwind spawned by an intense fire. If such a fire is approaching the area where you live you should evacuate immediately.
The buildup of soot and creosote from the chimney is often referred to as chimney residue or chimney deposits. This residue can be a fire hazard and should be regularly cleaned to maintain a safe and efficient chimney.
Yes, it's safe to put a book shelf next to a chimney (As long as the roof is flat and it's not raining) but not the fire.
Safe during a fire
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.
Good Shelter
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.