Prepare yourself for an emergency involving a tornado or strong downburst by keeping in mind and practicing the following guidelines.
Prepare Now
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Buy a battery-powered weather radio and learn local emergency station.
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Learn what tornado conditions look like.
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Learn meaning of watch-warning.
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Identify shelter room (basement, storm cellar, interior room).
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Plan to secure/evacuate mobile home for adequate shelter.
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Know shelter locations in places you spend time.
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Remove branches, tall trees that may fall on house.
Act Now
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Report any revolving funnel-shaped clouds to authorities.
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Listen to radio for weather alerts/emergency instructions.
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See shelter immediately in basement or interior room on lower level; take position under sturdy table.
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Stay away from windows, doors, outside walls; do not open windows.
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If not sheltered, lie flat in ditch with hands covering head.
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Avoid buildings with wide span roofs.
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If in vehicle, get out seek shelter in ditch.