Natural Disasters/Tornado

thumb|right|A tornado. Preparation If you are able, build a storm shelter inside your dwelling, or identify a suitable sturdy space in the innermost lowermost portion of the structure.https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Tornado 14 December 2021 Stock your shelter with the usual emergency supplies, plus the following: Some suggest that wearing a helmet during a tornado may prevent head injury.UAB researchers say add a helmet to your tornado-preparation kit https://www.uab.edu/news/research/item/1960-uab-researchers-say-add-a-helmet-to-your-tornado-preparation-kit 14 December 2021 UAB News Keep closed toe shoes in your shelter.US Department of Commerce NOAA Emergency Supplies Kit https://www.weather.gov/owlie/emergencysupplieskit 14 December 2021 www.weather.gov EN-US When the tornado is over, you may have to enter a debris filled landscape. Emergency services will be stressed following an event, so it's important that you don't injure yourself by stepping on a stray nail or glass shard. A thick fabric sheet to cover your body and eyes. Safety Goggles During Watch vs. Warning During a Tornado Watch a tornado is possible but not yet confirmed - This is a good time to make preperations.US Department of Commerce NOAA Understand Tornado Alerts https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado-ww 14 December 2021 www.weather.gov EN-US A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been confirmed - Seek shelter immediately. Finding Shelter When a Tornado warning is in effect, seek the nearest shelter possible and stay there until the danger has passed. Avoid windows, vehicles, and Common Mistakes Never open windows, as this just wastes time.Tornado safety: NOAA busts common severe weather myths https://www.al.com/news/2017/04/tornado_safety_should_you_open.html 14 December 2021 al 5 April 2017 en Never seek shelter in an underpass, because wind patterns increase the danger.Tornado Damage, Safety, and Myths METEO 3: Introductory Meteorology https://www.e-education.psu.edu/meteo3/l9_p8.html 14 December 2021 www.e-education.psu.edu Don't panic. After Damage following a tornado may be significant, impacting utilities, basic infrastructure, and straining emergency services. Gallery References 2 50%