Natural Disasters/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.
 * Stock your shelter with the usual emergency supplies, plus the following:
 * Some suggest that wearing a helmet during a tornado may prevent head injury.
 * Keep closed toe shoes in your shelter. 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

Watch vs. Warning
During a Tornado Watch a tornado is possible but not yet confirmed - This is a good time to make preperations. 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.
 * Never seek shelter in an underpass, because wind patterns increase the danger.
 * Don't panic.

After
Damage following a tornado may be significant, impacting utilities, basic infrastructure, and straining emergency services.