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Get Weather Ready: During a Tornado

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If your area is under a tornado warning, would you know what to do to stay safe? You may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Knowing what actions to take when a tornado threatens your area will make you a Force of Nature and is an important step in building a Weather-Ready Nation. For more info. on tornadoes and tornado safety, see: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/ ...more
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You may only have a few minutes to get to safety

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Go to a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or the lowest level in a sturdy building

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Get under a sturdy object like a table

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and cover yourself with pillows and blankets.

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if you are in a car drive to a shelter immediately

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If there isn't enough time and you are caught by extreme winds or flying debris

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park the car as quickly and safely as possible out of the traffic lanes.

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Stay in the car with the seatbelt on

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Put your head down below the windows

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Do not park under an overpass or bridge

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If you are outside

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Use your arms to protect your head and neck.

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And most importantly, watch out for flying debris.

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Get Weather Ready: During a Tornado
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If your area is under a tornado warning, would you know what to do to stay safe? You may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Knowing what actions to take when a tornado threatens your area will make you a Force of Nature and is an important step in building a Weather-Ready Nation. For more info. on tornadoes and tornado safety, see: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/

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