During a tornado

What NOT to do:
  •  Do NOT go outside and watch or videotape the tornado
  • Stay away from glass, windows, and doors
  • if you are driving and a tornado is approaching do NOT stay in the vehicle 
  • Do NOT try to outrun or drive away from a tornado
  • Stay away from electrical appliances and/or sockets
  • Do NOT take a shower while a tornado is going
  •  DO NOT PANIC!!

What to do:
  • If at home, seek shelter IMMEDIATELY!
  • Keep a battery operated radio with you to hear current updates
  • If no shelter is available find a closet (preferably in the middle of the house) or stay in the bathtub
  • If driving pull over and lay in a ditch
  • Unplug all apliances
  • STAY CALM!!
If you notice dark clouds appearing turn your station to a reliable news forecast. Listen on further advice, if a warning is in place seek shelter. If a watch is in place keep listening.


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