Tornadoes - Finding Shelter

9/7/2018 (Permalink)

Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that are created from a thunderstorm and funnel to the ground. Tornadoes can be very destructive to buildings, vehicles, and creating deadly objects to fly in the air. Tornadoes can happen anytime and anywhere. Intense winds can reach over 200 MPH.

Find Safe Shelter During a Tornado Warning

• If you can safely get to a sturdy building, do so immediately.
• Go to a safe room, basement, storm cellar.
• If you are in a building with no basement, then get to a small interior room on the lowest level.
• Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls.
• Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.
• Watch out for flying debris that can cause injury or death.
• Use your arms to protect your head or neck.