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How to protect yourself and your family during a tornado: important rules of conduct

What information you need to have to protect yourself and your loved ones during a tornado, reports CDC.

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On the evening of December 10 and the night of December 11 over eight states in the midwestern United States more than 50 tornadoes passed... The worst hit was Kentucky, where the tornado was the worst in the history of the state. According to preliminary data, more than 100 people died there.

During any natural disaster, you need to know what the right actions to take to reduce the risk to a minimum.

To stay safe during a tornado, have a plan and emergency kit ready for use in emergencies, keep an eye on the weather during a thunderstorm, know the best hiding spots both indoors and outdoors, and always protect your head.

Tornadoes continue to hit locations across the country every year, bringing high winds and destruction along the way. The 2020 tornado season killed 76 people and injured hundreds more. 51% of these victims were in a mobile home or in a trailer park during the tornado. These storms caused billions of dollars in damage.

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According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA), during a tornado there is no guarantee of safety. Even the possibility of a tornado should be taken seriously.

Although the strongest tornadoes can rip out and carry away almost any house and everything inside it, extremely strong EF5 tornadoes (with wind speeds of 320 km per hour or more) are rare. Most tornadoes are much weaker. You can survive a tornado if you follow the safety precautions.

Here are three important tips to keep you and your family safe.

What you need to know about safety rules during a tornado in order to preserve your life and health:

be ready

The best way to stay safe during a tornado is to be prepared with the following items:

  • Fresh batteries and a radio or battery-powered internet-connected device to listen to the latest weather information in emergencies.
  • A tornado response plan, including access to a safe haven for you, your family, people with special needs, and your pets.
  • Emergency kit (including water, non-perishable food and medicine).
  • List of important information including phone numbers.
  • Make sure your kids know what a tornado is, what tornado warnings are, which neighborhood they live in (warnings are usually issued by the district), and what makes a place a safe haven, whether at home or at school.
Watch the weather conditions

To protect yourself and your family from harm during a tornado, pay close attention to changing weather conditions in your area.

If you know thunderstorms are expected, stay tuned to local radio and TV channels or NOAA Weather Radio for more information on the situation.

Some tornadoes hit quickly without warning.

The following weather signs may indicate an approaching tornado:

  • Dark or green skies.
  • Large dark low-lying cloud.
  • Strong hail.
  • Loud roar like a freight train.

If you notice any of these conditions, immediately hide and monitor local radio and TV stations, NOAA weather radio, or search the Internet for information.

Know where to hide

Falling and flying debris causes the majority of death and injury during a tornado.

While there is no completely safe place during a tornado, some places are much safer than others.

Go to the basement or the windowless inner room on the lower floor (bathroom, storage room, central corridor).

If possible, avoid hiding in a room with windows. For extra protection, climb under something sturdy (heavy table or workbench). Cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag, or mattress. Protect your head with something. Do not stay in a mobile home.

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If you are outdoors or in a mobile home, look for a building nearby, preferably with a basement. If you are in a car, do not try to escape the tornado, but find the nearest solid building.

No one can know the strength of a tornado before it happens, so stay tuned for local weather information, especially when thunderstorms are forecast.

 

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