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Tornado Safety. Pick a home tornado plan. Pick a spot where family members can gather if a tornado is headed your way. Pick a safe and uncluttered spot on low ground. If you are in a high rise apartment building plan to meet in a hallway. Have a disaster kit prepared. Have a first aid kit
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Pick a home tornado plan • Pick a spot where family members can gather if a tornado is headed your way. • Pick a safe and uncluttered spot on low ground. • If you are in a high rise apartment building plan to meet in a hallway.
Have a disaster kit prepared • Have a first aid kit • Can opener and canned food • Three gallons of water per person & per day • Protective clothing, and bedding or sleeping bag • Battery powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries. • Written instructions on how to turn off your gas, electricity and your water.
Stay tuned for storm warnings • Listen to local radio and television stations for updates on the storm. • A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area. • A tornado WARNING means one has been spotted in your area.
After tornado passes • Watch out for fallen power lines. • Check for damage in your house. • Never use candles at anytime. • Use a flashlight.