Tornado Shelter is a Safe Shelter

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

You have minutes from the time you see the tornado touchdown to find shelter to ensure your safety.

The sheer power that a tornado can create is strong enough to rip homes off of their foundation. Tornadoes are harder to predict as conditions have to be just right to produce one. You can ensure your family is safe during a potential tornado by following the listed tips. 

Being Prepared for Whatever Happens.

As a family, you should find the designated tornado shelter area in your home each spring. This area should be free of any windows and should have the following: batteries, battery-operated radio, food, water, medications, and blankets. By drafting up a tornado plan, you ensure that your family is prepared if disaster strikes, which could save their lives. 

Pay Close Attention to Development Outside.

People will often go outside to seek a thrill of storm watching during a storm. If conditions get worse, we ask that you move inside to stay safe to protect yourself from the element. If you notice the sky changing into a dark or green color or you see a low-hanging cloud, we ask that you immediately go to the designated tornado shelter area. 

Perfect Shelter Conditions.

Tornadoes do not discriminate on what homes they destroy or the people it kills. The only way to stay safe during a tornado is by knowing where your tornado shelter is located. If you own your home, you should have an area in mind, but if you live in a mobile home, we suggest you have arrangements already made to ensure you a safe location if need be. You should find an area free from windows and a spot in a basement in your home. 

By creating a plan, you ensure that you and your family stay safe during a natural disaster.