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Before - depending on how much time, gather a few necessities such as a flashlight, a bit of food, etc.
During - go in the lowest part of your house, preferably a basement. If your house does not contain a basement, go into a windowless closet or bathroom. If you are in the closet, get the in corner, if you are in the bathroom, get in the bath tub (the Plumbing in the walls makes in sustainable against high winds).
After - check to make sure there are no broken wires that may spark and catch fire, or any other hazards that are occurring/may occur. If any damage is done to your house, call the fire company immediately.
What else can I help you with?
What do you call the basement when there is a tornado?
It is recommended to seek shelter in the basement during a tornado. If you are specifically referring to taking cover in the basement during a tornado, it can be simply called a tornado shelter.
Does a hill help you during a tornado?
Seeking shelter in a low-lying area like a ditch or basement is safer during a tornado compared to being on a hill. Hills can be more exposed to strong winds, debris, and funnel clouds during a tornado, increasing the risk of injury or damage. It is important to follow proper tornado safety guidelines and avoid seeking shelter on a hill during a tornado.
How fast did the largest tornado recorded in the US travel forward?
The largest tornado on record in the U.S. varied in speed. For the early part of its time on the ground it traveled at about 30 mph before suddenly accelerating to 55 mph.
How many people were killed in Indiana during the Great Tri State Tornado?
The Tri-State tornado killed 71 people in Indiana
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 are conditions like on the ground before during and after a tornado?
before a tornado it is usally calm after a strong tornado there is lots of debris and during a tornado there are things flying everywhere
What condition of rain falls during a tornado?
Tornadoes are often, but not always, preceded by heavy downpours, which may or may not stop before the tornado strikes.
How long was the warning before the Joplin tornado?
Joplin was under a tornado warning for about 17 minutes before the tornado formed and 19 minutes before it entered the city.
What causes most deaths during tornado?
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by debris.
Where is the Safest place during a tornado?
The safest place during a tornado is in a basement or similar underground shelter.
Where is the safest place to go at your house during a tornado?
The safest place to be in your house during a tornado is in the basement.
Was there ever a tornado on or during Cinco de Mayo day before?
Yes. Tornadoes have been recorded on every calendar day of the year. On average, May is the peak of tornado activity in the U.S.
Did Baltimore have a tornado before?
Yes. Baltimore was hit by an F2 tornado in 1973, an F0 tornado in 1996, an EF1 tornado in 2010, and an EF0 tornado in 2013.
Are people affected during or after a tornado?
Both. Most of the death and destruction occur during a tornado, but recovery from a particularly devastating tornado can take months or years.
What is tornado safety?
The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement or cellar.
What do you call the basement when there is a tornado?
It is recommended to seek shelter in the basement during a tornado. If you are specifically referring to taking cover in the basement during a tornado, it can be simply called a tornado shelter.
What are the beginnings of a tornado called?
The process of a tornado forming is called tornado genesis. Usually a tornado is a funnel cloud before it touches down.
