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Hazards
Tornado Safety Procedures
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After ::
Before
Tornados often strike with little or
no warning, so it is important to stay alert of changing weather
conditions. A NOAA Weather Radio and
OCAlert can help alert your family or business of storms capable of
producing a tornado.
The following are signs of a
possible tornado:
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Dark, often greenish sky
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Large hail
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A large, dark, low-lying cloud (may
be rotating)
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Loud roar, similar to a freight
train
If you see or hear of any of these
dangerous signs, be prepared to seek shelter immediately.
Source: FEMA
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During
If you are under a tornado WARNING, seek shelter immediately!
| If you are in: |
Then: |
| A structure (e.g. residence, small building,
school, nursing home, hospital, factory, shopping center, high-rise
building) |
Go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe
room, basement, storm cellar, or the lowest building level. If there
is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest
level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors,
and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the
outside. Get under a sturdy table and use your arms to protect your
head and neck. Do not open windows. |
| A vehicle, trailer, or mobile home |
Get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy,
nearby building or a storm shelter. Mobile homes, even if tied down,
offer little protection from tornadoes. |
| The outside with no shelter |
Lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head
with your hands. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat
location.
Never try to outrun a tornado in urban or congested areas in a car
or truck. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.
Watch out for flying debris. Flying debris from tornadoes causes
most fatalities and injuries |
Source: FEMA
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After
After a tornado, extensive clean-up
is usually necessary.
If you require immediate
medical assistance, dial 9-1-1.
The Citizen's Information Line can
be a very useful resource after a tornado. Remember to call (407)
246-4268 after the storm for non-emergency information.
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