Precautions

Are you aware of what precautions you need to take before, during, and after a tornado hits? Don't be ashamed, many of us are not well enough informed, but on this page, you will learn everything you need to know to become more educatued on the situation. = What should you do before a tornado approaches? = == > If you know a tornado is on its way, make sure you contact family members and head to your "safe area." ==
 * 1)  1.) Go through a few tornado drills with the family around tornado season
 * 1)  2.) Have disaster supplies in your sheltered, or “safe area.” Supplies such as,
 * Flashlight and extra batteries
 * Portable, battery-operated radio and extra
 * batteries
 * First aid kit and manual
 * Emergency food and water
 * Nonelectric can opener
 * Essential medicines
 * Cash and credit cards
 * Sturdy shoes
 * Cellular phone (if you have one)

= What should you do during a tornado? =
 * 1) Go to the basement, storm cellar, or the lowest level of the building.
 * 2) If there is no basement, go to an inner hall- way or a smaller inner room without windows, such as a bathroom or closet.
 * 3) Use your arms to protect your head and neck, or use a heavy blanket, pillow, etc., to help protect you and to cover your head.
 * 4) Use precautions when taking shelter during a tornado
 * 5) Make sure you - STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!

=   What about after a tornado hits?=
 * 1) Help injured or trapped people, give first aid when needed.
 * 2) Don’t move the seriously injured unless they are in immediate danger.
 * 3) Call for help.
 * 4) Turn on radio or television to get the latest information.
 * 5) Stay out of damaged buildings.
 * 6) Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
 * 7) Use the telephone for emergency calls only

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