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Tornadoes
A tornado can appear in what seems just a few seconds. Most of us are use to
seeing the traditional funnel shape on TV and in books, but sometimes the funnel
is not visible. Sometimes the only way to see where a tornado is located is by
watching the debris fly through the air. The winds of a tornado can reach 300 mph.
Many people think that a tornado can only go from SW to NE but in fact they can
move in any direction. They can stay in one location or they can move up to 70
mph. If a tornado forms, they usually make their appearance right behind a
thunderstorm but they are also one of the greatest potential threats of a hurricane.
Tornado Watch: Weather Conditions are in line for forming a tornado. Keep an
eye on the sky and turn to NOAA Weather Radio or the weather channel on your
TV.
Tornado Warning: a tornado has been spotted or has shown up on weather
radar. You must take shelter right away.
CHILDREN IF HOME ALONE do not open any windows or doors. Go to the room
of the house that your family has said is the safe area. This is usually in the
basement if you have one or on the first floor in the room that is in the middle of
the house. Many times this is a closet or a hall way. Stay away from outside walls,
windows, any type of glass (such as the front of a glassed door piece of furniture).
Do not go into a corner. If there is a strong table in the room go under it. Curl up
into a ball, face down, and cover your head with your arms and hands. (Put your
elbows down near your chin and lock your fingers behind your head. As you go to
the middle of the room try to grab a blanket or someone's big coat. If you only see
a table cloth or large towel grab it if that is all that is near by. Before you curl up in
a ball try to cover yourself the best that you can.
A tornado can be very scary. You will hear the loud wind and mayby trees in the
yard blowing over. Parts of the roof may blow off. Just stay down until it is all over.
Someone will come looking for you very soon.
It is dangerous going outside after a tornado. There might be lots of broken glass
and other sharp objects. Trees may be leaning over ready to fall. Power lines
might be laying on the ground or touching an object. Just because the power line
is on the ground or severed does not mean it is safe to be around. It might still be
live and the area around it might be dangerous to walk near. If you must go
outside be very careful. Watch where you walk, stay away from power poles, and
try not to walk under trees. The tree itself might be secure but a heavy branch
might be ready to fall down.
A tornado can appear in what seems just a few seconds. Most of us are use to
seeing the traditional funnel shape on TV and in books, but sometimes the funnel
is not visible. Sometimes the only way to see where a tornado is located is by
watching the debris fly through the air. The winds of a tornado can reach 300 mph.
Many people think that a tornado can only go from SW to NE but in fact they can
move in any direction. They can stay in one location or they can move up to 70
mph. If a tornado forms, they usually make their appearance right behind a
thunderstorm but they are also one of the greatest potential threats of a hurricane.
Tornado Watch: Weather Conditions are in line for forming a tornado. Keep an
eye on the sky and turn to NOAA Weather Radio or the weather channel on your
TV.
Tornado Warning: a tornado has been spotted or has shown up on weather
radar. You must take shelter right away.
CHILDREN IF HOME ALONE do not open any windows or doors. Go to the room
of the house that your family has said is the safe area. This is usually in the
basement if you have one or on the first floor in the room that is in the middle of
the house. Many times this is a closet or a hall way. Stay away from outside walls,
windows, any type of glass (such as the front of a glassed door piece of furniture).
Do not go into a corner. If there is a strong table in the room go under it. Curl up
into a ball, face down, and cover your head with your arms and hands. (Put your
elbows down near your chin and lock your fingers behind your head. As you go to
the middle of the room try to grab a blanket or someone's big coat. If you only see
a table cloth or large towel grab it if that is all that is near by. Before you curl up in
a ball try to cover yourself the best that you can.
A tornado can be very scary. You will hear the loud wind and mayby trees in the
yard blowing over. Parts of the roof may blow off. Just stay down until it is all over.
Someone will come looking for you very soon.
It is dangerous going outside after a tornado. There might be lots of broken glass
and other sharp objects. Trees may be leaning over ready to fall. Power lines
might be laying on the ground or touching an object. Just because the power line
is on the ground or severed does not mean it is safe to be around. It might still be
live and the area around it might be dangerous to walk near. If you must go
outside be very careful. Watch where you walk, stay away from power poles, and
try not to walk under trees. The tree itself might be secure but a heavy branch
might be ready to fall down.
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