Weather and disasters
Tornado
Tornado Warning: a tornado has been spotted or detected by radar. Act now.
Do this nowTap each step when done
- 1Go to shelter immediately. Don't wait to hear the siren or see it.
- 2Shelter: interior bathroom or hallway closet, with no windows.
- 3Put on shoes. Bring a flashlight, radio, and your pets' leashes.
- 4Get down on the floor. Cover your head and neck with your arms, a helmet, or blankets.
- 5If there's a bathtub, get in. Cover yourself with a mattress or thick blankets.
- 6Stay there until the warning ends. Another tornado may come.
Don't
- Don't stay in the living room, kitchen, or next to the patio.
- Don't open windows or go outside to film.
- Don't go upstairs: the lowest floor is safer.
- Don't shelter under a bridge.
Have ready
- Closed-toe shoes and a flashlight next to every bed.
- Bicycle helmets and a whistle for each person.
- Thick blankets or a mattress near the shelter.
- Your pets' leashes next to the shelter.
Key factIn the car: drive to the nearest sturdy building. If you can't, keep your seat belt on, get down below the windows, and cover your head. Or lie down in a ditch.
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Reviewed: Nov 2026 · Sources: Chapter 10 · Natural disasters
