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.