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 | They may strike quickly, with little or no warning. |
| They may appear nearly transparent until dust and debris are picked up or a cloud forms in the funnel. |
| The average tornado moves Southwest to Northeast, but tornadoes have been known to move in any direction. |
| The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 MPH, but may vary from stationary to 70 MPH. |
| Tornadoes can accompany tropical storms and hurricanes as they move onto land. |
| Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water. |
| Tornadoes are most frequently reported east of the Rocky Mountains during spring and summer months. |
| Peak tornado season in the southern states is March through May; in the northern states, it is late spring through early summer. |
| Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., but can occur at any time. |
Be alert to changing weather conditions.
| Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or to commercial radio or television newscasts for the latest information. | ||||||||
| Look for approaching storms | ||||||||
| Look for the following danger signs:
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If you see approaching storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately.
| If you are in: | Then: |
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| A structure (e.g. residence, small building, school, nursing home, hospital, factory, shopping center, high-rise building) | Go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table and use your arms to protect your head and neck. Do not open windows. |
| A vehicle, trailer, or mobile home | Get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building or a storm shelter. Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from tornadoes. |
| The outside with no shelter | Lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your
hands. Be aware of the potential for flooding. Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location. Never try to outrun a tornado in urban or congested areas in a car or truck. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter. Watch out for flying debris. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most fatalities and injuries. |
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Check for injuries.
Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of death or further injury.
If you must move an unconscious person, first stabilize the neck and
back, then call for help immediately.
| If the victim is not breathing, carefully position the victim for artificial respiration, clear the airway, and commence mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. |
| Maintain body temperature with blankets. Be sure the victim does not become overheated. |
| Never try to feed liquids to an unconscious person. |
| Be aware of exhaustion. Don’t try to do too much at once. Set priorities and pace yourself. Get enough rest. |
| Drink plenty of clean water.. Eat well.. Wear sturdy work boots and gloves. |
| Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean water often when working in debris. |
| Be aware of new safety issues created by the disaster. Watch for washed out roads, contaminated buildings, contaminated water, gas leaks, broken glass, damaged electrical wiring, and slippery floors. |
| Inform local authorities about health and safety issues, including chemical spills, downed power lines, washed out roads, smoldering insulation, and dead animals. |
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