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Tornado Tips
It takes less than 15 minutes to go from blue skies to funnel clouds, so be prepared.
Know the difference between a watch and a warning.
Tornado watch: Weather conditions are prime for a tornado.
Tornado warning: A funnel cloud has been spotted – take shelter immediately.
The safest place to be during a tornado is underground.
Go to the basement or cellar.
If you do not have a basement, go to the lowest level of your house.
Flying debris causes the most damage during a tornado.
Stay in an inside room (bathroom, closet).
Stay away from windows.
Cover your head.
If possible, get under heavy furniture/mattresses.
Automobiles provide no shelter in a tornado.
Get out of the car and find a low area to lie in.
Cover your head and neck with your hands.
Never stay in a mobile home during a tornado.
Make plans to go somewhere else if a tornado occurs.
As a last resort, lie down outside in low area, covering your head.
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