Tornado Safety and Preparedness

The video provides essential safety instructions for tornado warnings. It emphasizes the importance of seeking immediate shelter in a safe room, basement, or the lowest level of a sturdy building. If in a car, it advises driving to a shelter or parking safely and covering oneself. For those outdoors, it suggests lying face down in the lowest area and protecting the head and neck. The video highlights the danger of flying debris and stresses that safety is the top priority.

What is the first action you should take when a tornado warning is issued?

• Call a friend

• Look out the window

• Seek shelter immediately

• Continue with your activities

If there is no basement, where should you go during a tornado?

• The garage

• Near a window

• The center of the building

• The attic

What should you use to protect yourself if you are in a building without a basement?

• A chair

• A sturdy object like a table

• A lamp

• A curtain

What should you do if you are in a car and caught by extreme winds during a tornado?

• Park safely and stay in the car

• Park under an overpass

• Drive faster to escape

• Get out and run

Where should you park your car during a tornado if you cannot reach a shelter?

• Next to a tree

• In the middle of the road

• Under a bridge

• Out of traffic lanes

If you are outside during a tornado, what is the safest position to take?

• Stand upright

• Lie face down at the lowest point

• Sit on a bench

• Climb a tree

What is the most common cause of injuries during a tornado?

• Lightning strikes

• Flooding

• Flying debris

• Loud noises