Tornado Safety Tips

Prepare your residents for Tornadoes by creating a post with graphics from the National Weather Service.

How to post a graphic:

Step 1: Download the graphics below

Step 2: Sign in to publicsafety.ring.com and click the Create button

Step 3: Upload the graphic to share

Know Where to Go

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Sample message:
"Make a severe weather plan before you need it! Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations."
(Source: National Weather Service)


Tornado Safety

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Sample message:
"If you are impacted by tornado damage, there are a few important things to remember. Listen to local officials, stay up-to-date on the forecast, contact loved ones (to let them know you’re okay) and be mindful of debris (such as glass and nails) and downed power lines. Have available a working radio with batteries and use flashlights instead of candles to avoid starting fires."
(Source: National Weather Service)


Tornado Safety for Pets

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"Make plans to care for your pets in case you must evacuate. Watch animals closely and keep them under your direct control."
(Source: National Weather Service)


Tornadoes and Road Safety

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Sample message:
"During a tornado, seeking refuge in a vehicle or under an overpass is NOT safe. If you are in outside during a tornado warning, the best option is to drive to a designated shelter, basement or safe room."
(Source: National Weather Service)


Tornado Sheltering Guidelines

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Sample message: "If you are in a large business, school, hospital, shopping center or factory:
Go to the designated shelter area. If a shelter area is not available, the best place is to go to an interior hallway on the lowest level. Stay away from the structurally weaker portions of buildings, such as windows and rooms with expansive roofs, which are more likely to collapse when tornadoes strike."
(Source: National Weather Service)


 

 

 

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