Tornadoes
If the National Weather Service issues a "tornado watch," it means that tornadoes could potentially develop. A "tornado warning" means a tornado has actually been sighted. If you see a tornado, report it immediately by calling 911.
Seek shelter or safety
- Go to a basement, underground excavation, or lower floor of interior hallway or corridor (preferably a steel-framed or reinforced concrete building).
- Seek shelter under a sturdy workbench or heavy furniture if no basement is available.
- Move away from the path of the tornado at a right angle in open country.
- Lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch, or ravine if there is no time to escape.
Avoid
- Top floors of buildings.
- Areas with glass windows or doors.
- Auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, or other areas with large, free-span roofs.
- Cars—do not wait out the storm in a car. Cars are not safe in tornadoes.
Listen
- For reports and siren/public address announcements.
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