Prepare yourself for an emergency involving a tornado or strong downburst by keeping in mind and practicing the following guidelines.

Prepare Now

• Buy a battery-powered weather radio and learn local emergency station.
• Learn what tornado conditions look like.
• Learn meaning of watch-warning.
• Identify shelter room (basement, storm cellar, interior room).
• Plan to secure/evacuate mobile home for adequate shelter.
• Know shelter locations in places you spend time.
• Remove branches, tall trees that may fall on house.

Act Now

• Report any revolving funnel-shaped clouds to authorities.
• Listen to radio for weather alerts/emergency instructions.
• See shelter immediately in basement or interior room on lower level; take position under sturdy table.
• Stay away from windows, doors, outside walls; do not open windows.
• If not sheltered, lie flat in ditch with hands covering head.
• Avoid buildings with wide span roofs.
• If in vehicle, get out seek shelter in ditch.