Tornado Preparedness Quiz

What is a sign that a tornado may be approaching?

• A rainbow

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A rotating funnel-shaped cloud

• A clear blue sky

What should you do if a tornado warning is issued?

• Go outside to watch the storm

• Continue with your daily activities

• Immediately take shelter

• Ignore the warning

What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

• A watch means a tornado is occurring; a warning means it might occur

• A watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado; a warning means a tornado has been sighted

• A watch is issued after a tornado; a warning is issued before

• There is no difference

Which of the following is NOT a safe place to take shelter during a tornado?

• A storm cellar

• A basement

• A mobile home

• An inside room without windows

What should you include in an emergency supply kit for a tornado?

• A week's worth of groceries

• A first aid kit and emergency water

• A collection of novels

• A set of golf clubs

What is the purpose of a NOAA weather radio?

• To play music during a storm

• To provide continuous updates on weather conditions

• To communicate with emergency services

• To charge your mobile phone

What should you do if you live in a mobile home during a tornado?

• Stay inside and lock the doors

• Identify a nearby building to take shelter

• Open all the windows

• Go to the roof to watch the storm

What should you teach your family as part of a tornado emergency plan?

• How to administer basic first aid

• How to play a musical instrument

• How to cook a gourmet meal

• How to build a treehouse

What should you do with important documents to prepare for a tornado?

• Store them in a fireproof and waterproof safe

• Leave them on the kitchen table

• Mail them to a friend

• Throw them away

What is a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)?

• A message sent by friends during a storm

• An emergency message sent by authorized government authorities

• A weather update from a local news channel

• A notification from your favorite app