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What to do Before a Tornado
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:
o Dark, often greenish sky
o Large hail
o A large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating)
o Loud roar, similar to a freight train.
If you see approaching storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately.
What to Do During a Tornado
If you are under a tornado WARNING, seek shelter immediately!
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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. |
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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. |
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The outside with no shelter |
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OEM/911 provides technical assistance to schools, businesses and others who are concerned about their tornado and general safety planning in their day to day operations. If you are interested in having a walk through on your facility, contact Dirk Sutterfield.
OEM/911 assists in damage assessment for residents in the county in the event of a natural disaster. If you have sustained damage due to a natural disaster such as, tornado, flooding, ice storm, etc., please print the form below entitled Flash Report. Complete and mail it to the address listed on the bottom of the form. This will provide us with the documentation we need to let you know if you qualify for State or Federal assistance.
