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TORNADO
A tornado watch is issued when
conditions are favorable for a tornado to occur. |
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Remain alert for approaching storms. |
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This is time to remind family members
where the safest places within your home are
located, and listen to the radio or television for
further developments. |
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Be prepared to seek shelter. |
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TORNADO
A tornado warning is issued when a
tornado has been sighted in the area. |
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Immediately seek safe shelter.
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PRIOR TO THE THREAT
Before you are faced with the threat
of a tornado, plan now and be prepared. |
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Conduct tornado drills each tornado
season. |
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Designate an area in the home as a
shelter. |
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Conduct tornado drills with your
family. |
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Know the difference between a "watch"
and a "warning." |
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Have Emergency Supplies on hand. |
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Flashlight and extra batteries |
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Portable, battery-operated radio
and extra batteries |
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First aid kit and manual |
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Emergency food and water |
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Non-electric can opener |
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Essential medicines |
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Cash and credit cards |
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Sturdy shoes |
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IF YOU SEE A TORNADO
A tornado is one of nature's most awe
inspiring events. Be familiar with this
information if in the event you spot a tornado. |
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Take cover immediately. |
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Stay away from windows, doors,
outside walls and open spaces. |
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Protect your head from falling
objects or flying debris. |
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In public buildings, go to the
pre-designated shelter areas. |
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In a vehicle, trailer, or mobile
home, get out immediately and go to a more
substantial structure. |
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Never get underneath a mobile
home/trailer. |
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Seek shelter on foot if possible. |
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If there is no shelter nearby lie
flat in the nearest ditch with your hands shielding
your head. |
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DURING A TORNADO
If you are in an area when a tornado
strikes the following information is provided to help in
protecting your family. |
If in a Building
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Go to the basement, storm cellar, or
the lowest level of the building. |
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If no basement, go to an inner
hallway or a smaller inner room without windows. |
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Get away from the windows. |
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Get under a piece of sturdy
furniture. |
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Use arms to protect head and neck. |
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If in a mobile home, get out and find
shelter elsewhere. |
If Outside
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If possible, get inside a building. |
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If shelter is not available, lie in a
ditch or crouch near a strong building. |
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Be aware of the potential for
flooding. |
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Use arms to protect head and neck. |
If in a Car
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Never try to out drive a tornado. Get
out of the car and take shelter in a nearby
building. |
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If shelter is not available, lie in a
ditch or crouch near a strong building. |
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Be aware of the potential for
flooding. |
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Use arms to protect head and neck. |
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THE AFTERMATH
After a tornado strikes and area,
there will be much debris. Caution must be
exercised to ensure your safety. |
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Help injured or trapped persons. |
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Give first aid when appropriate. |
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Don't try to move the seriously
injured. Call for help. |
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Turn on radio or television to get
the latest emergency information. |
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Stay out of damaged buildings. |
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Return home only when authorities say
it is safe. |
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Use the telephone only for emergency
calls. |
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Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches,
or gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. |
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Leave the buildings if you smell gas
or chemical fumes. |
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Take pictures of the damage--both to
the house and its contents--for insurance purposes. |
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Remember to help neighbors who may
require special assistance (i.e. infants, elderly). |
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