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Posted: 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tornado safety information

  • Learn how to turn off the water, gas and electricity at the main switches.
  • If a tornado hits, the safest place to be is underground in a basement or storm cellar. If your home doesn’t have a basement, go to an inner hallway or smaller inner room without windows, like a bathroom or closet. Go to the center of the room and try to find something sturdy you can get under and hold onto to protect you from flying debris and/or a collapsed roof. Use your arms to protect your head and neck.
  • Listen to the radio, local television or a NOAA radio for information.
  • Mobile homes are especially vulnerable to damage. If the weather is bad, go to a prearranged shelter.  
  • If no shelter is available, go outside and lie on the ground. Find a ditch or depression if possible and use your arms to protect your head and neck.
  • Do not try to outrun a tornado in a car. If a tornado warning is issued, get out of your vehicle and find safe shelter. If shelter isn’t available, lie down in a low area and use your arms to cover the back of your head and neck.

--Information from readync.org

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