When the tornado sirens go off, are you prepared? Do you know what to do? Most of you probably answer something like “Go downstairs to a safe place until the sirens stop blowing” or “Wait until I can see the storm, then go downstairs.” But there is much more at stake just ‘duck and cover.’ What happens if a tornado does hit your house? Where do you go, who do you contact? What if you’re stuck and can’t get out? What if someone is critically injured?
Although this doesn’t happen to everyone, and it only happens to a small percent of people each year, it still happens. But, there are things you can do to prepare in advance for these scenarios. Very important things to do before, during, and after a tornado strikes.
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