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Tornado Safety Tips – Take Precaution and Stay Safe

April 30, 2019 Kim Croisant 9 Comments

In this morning’s email came this crucial information about tornadoes. I felt it was important enough to get the word out to my readers. Please be safe during this tornado season that’s upon us now. Tornado Safety Tips – Take Precaution and Stay Safe. And, if you find this info worthwhile, please share with others so they can stay safe too.

Tornado Safety Tips - Take Precaution and Stay Safe

Tornado Safety Tips – Take Precaution and Stay Safe

Many areas of the United States have been devastated by tornadoes. With all the nasty weather that hits in May, it’s important to know how to keep you and your family safe. Tornadoes are Mother Nature’s most violent storms. In a matter of seconds, a tornado can destroy a neighborhood or take a life. Following safety precautions during a tornado can increase your and your family’s chances of survival.

Every year, about 1,000 tornadoes touch down in the U.S. While some are visible, others may be rain-wrapped. Storms generally occur near the trailing edge (right-rear quadrant) of a thunderstorm. The first step to staying safe from a tornado is staying tuned to your local weather TV station. If a tornado watch or warning is issued in your area, meteorologists will hit the airwaves and let you know when and where the storms will strike.

The difference between a Tornado WATCH and a Tornado WARNING

A tornado watch means there is a chance of tornadoes, while a warning means a tornado has been observed or is indicated on radar.

Tornado Safety Tips to stay safe

• The best shelter from a tornado is a safe room, basement or storm cellar. If those are not available, go to an interior room without windows on the lowest level of the structure, preferably a closet or bathroom. Place as many walls between you and the outside as possible.

• Cover yourself with pillows, a mattress or blankets and wear a helmet and shatter resistant goggles. Keep your shoes on.

• Mobile homes are extremely unsafe during a tornado. If you feel your home is unsafe, move to a pre-selected shelter before the storm arrives.

• Avoid windows, and do not take shelter in halls that open to the outside.

• If you are in a vehicle, get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building or a storm shelter. If there is not a building nearby, lie flat in a ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands.

• DO NOT take shelter under an underpass or bridge. It is not safe since it can leave you exposed to flying debris.

• Be aware of the counties, cities, and towns that are near you. It will be easier to track the tornado’s direction if you are familiar with the geography of your area. Visit the places’ tornado safety tips before you go.

When tornadoes strike proper shelter can make the difference between life and death. Because of this, many organizations make it their goal to protect those who find themselves in the path of severe weather. FEMA offers an abundance of information for those interested in constructing safe rooms for individuals, families, or communities.

Tornado Safety Tips appeared first on Just Between Friends Sale Blog.

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Comments

  1. Renew Solutions says

    November 2, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    Awesome content and tips that everyone can follow through in preparing for the storm.

    Reply
  2. James Kateron says

    May 12, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge. Tornadoes are some of the most destructive and fascinating natural phenomena Mother Nature can produce! Given the fact that these phenomena can happen all over the world at any given time, it’s almost common sense that every person should know a few very important tornado safety tips. See more http://survival-mastery.com/basics/tornado-safety-tips.html

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  3. robyn says

    May 2, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Great tips! We are in an area that Tornado's hit at times. One of our sons is frightened just by the word tornado although my husband and I are trying to change that.

    Reply
  4. Lolli says

    May 2, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks for these tips! This seems to be such a rough year for weather.

    Reply
  5. Sarah Minnesota Mama says

    May 2, 2014 at 4:47 am

    These are great tornado tips, thank you for sharing. I saw a tornado story on the news today that broke my heart. These tips can save lives!

    Reply
  6. Robin says

    May 1, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    We really don't get them in my area thankfully. Scary stuff.

    Reply
  7. Coralie with Lovebugs&Postcards says

    May 1, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    These are great tips. We haven't had to worry about it to much in this area – but its always good to be prepared. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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