2024年2月7日 · Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by preparing in advance for tornadoes. Know the signs of a tornado. Tornadoes impact locations across the country every year, bringing massive winds and destruction in their paths.

2023年11月16日 · How to Survive a Tornado Know where to shelter at home, work or school if a tornado strikes. If you are indoors, take cover in the cellar or a small space (a closet or bathroom) in the interior of your home.

2024年7月29日 · Prepare for a tornado with these tornado tips. They'll help get you through the storm and limit damage to your home during tornado season.

At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly.

2024年7月3日 · Protect Yourself Indoors: If a tornado strikes, immediately go to your safe shelter area, crouch down, and cover your head and neck with your arms or a sturdy object. Seek Low Ground Outdoors: If caught outside, lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area, covering your head with your arms to protect against flying debris.

2011年4月29日 · Here are some the main points from the CDC, the weather service FAQ, and a few other sources: Head to the basement. If you are inside, below ground is the safest place to be. But it’s a myth that you should head to the southwest corner. Tornadoes can come from any direction and the swirling winds can be blowing from any direction.

2024年4月7日 · Consider leaving your home and staying with a friend who has a shelter or basement. Make these arrangements ahead of time. Don’t assume there is space for you or that they’ll even be home. Twenty-four-hour access is ideal but not always possible. Ensure every family member knows where it is, when to call, and how to get to it.

2021年10月14日 · If you see a tornado or are put on alert by your local weather service, your best chance of survival is inside a sturdy shelter that’s either underground or at the core of a building (no windows or exterior walls).

2024年5月6日 · Seek shelter in a building or underground. If caught in high winds and debris, park quickly in a space outside traffic lanes. Keep your seatbelt on and put your head down and cover yourself with a ...