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Is it safe to hide in a concrete basement during a tornado?
Yes. A concrete basement is one of the safest places to be during a tornado.
How does an animal protect itself during a tornado?
they run away from it or hide underground
What do you do during a tornado indoors?
hide in your bathroom! inside your tub will be the best place
Is a manhole a safe place to hide during a tornado?
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.
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.
Where can you hide when there is a tornado?
The Basement
Where to hide in a tornado?
Places you should not seek shelter during a tornado include:Under an overpassNear a windowIn a mobile homeIn a carOn the second or higher floor of a house.
Is a culvert a good place to hide from a tornado?
No, a culvert is not a safe place to hide from a tornado. Culverts can easily flood during storms, trap you inside, or collapse under the force of the tornado. It is best to seek a sturdier shelter like a basement, storm cellar, or designated tornado shelter.
Why is the bathroom the safest place to hide during a tornado?
The bathroom is generally thought of the as the safest place to hide during a tornado because they normally don't have windows, and tornadoes can easily shatter the glass of them (and therefore cause injuries).
Can you survive a tornado after being hit?
Yes. Most people who are directly affected by a tornado survive. Consider that the U.S. averages 1200 tornadoes each year resulting in 60 tornado-related deaths. The safest place to hide during a tornado is in a basement or a cellar if you don't have any of those then you should hide in a closet or hallway in the center part of your house on the lowest floor.
What happens when a tornado happens?
People have to rush to their basements and hide when the tornado comes. If people are outside, they need to immediately go to the nearby building and hide.
What do you do if a tornado strikes and you are in a car?
Get out and hide in a nearby ditch deep enough so you can hide in it.
