what should you do before during and after a tornado?
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Take shelter and steer clear of windows. Stay indoors and head to the basement (or to a small main-floor room like a bathroom or closet, if you can't get to the basement). Once you're there, get as close to the ground as you can, and stay as far away from windows as possible.
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Bring in items, such as outdoor furniture, that the wind can blow away. Have drinking water ready for use. Be sure to keep your primary vehicle in good working condition and keep the gas tank full. Stock it with emergency supplies and a fresh change of clothes.
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Bring in outdoor plants and other objects that could be blown away by heavy winds. Ensure that larger objects — bicycles, laundry poles, etc. — are secure. Close exterior shutters and, if you don't have them, make sure to close your windows and avoid sleeping near glass ones.
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['Be Prepared for Rain. The first thing you need to do is be prepared for rain. ... ', 'Put on the Rain Gear. ... ', 'Swimming in the Rain. ... ', 'Fishing. ... ', 'Canoeing or Kayaking. ... ', 'Build a Campfire. ... ', 'Board and Card Games. ... ', 'Making Music.']
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Build or restock an emergency preparedness kit. Be sure to include key items like a flashlight, batteries, cash and first aid supplies. Bring in items, such as outdoor furniture, that the wind can blow away. Have drinking water ready for use.
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Prepare all the necessary things to bring once evacuation is needed. Store as much food, water, light sources and batteries that are very useful in case of emergency. Prepare masks to cover nose and mouth for the ash falls of the volcano. Safety of the kids first before anything else.
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['Develop a disaster plan.', 'Develop a family communications plan.', 'Prepare a 72 hour response kit.', 'Prepare a first aid kit.', 'Make sure everyone in the family knows the plan.', 'Practice the plan.', 'Have enough water for 72 Hours.', 'Store non perishables.']
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"Highway overpasses are NOT tornado shelters, and these should be avoided," NOAA road safety guidelines state. "Ditches, culverts and ravines should be used only as an absolute last resort. You will be exposed to flying debris, rain and hail, lightning and extreme wind."
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Try to get plenty of sleep, eat right, exercise, and keep a normal routine. By keeping yourself healthy, you will be better able to handle a tough time. Take information breaks. Pictures and stories about a disaster can increase worry and other stressful feelings.
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['Keep an eye on the local news. ... ', 'Learn how to prevent wildfires. ... ', 'Map out your escape routes. ... ', "Keep flammable items away from your home's perimeter. ... ", 'Practice fire safety techniques. ... ', 'Make sure your home and belongings are properly insured. ... ', 'Prepare your emergency kit.']
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['Check your home and property for damage.', 'Keep clear of damaged buildings, powerlines and trees.', 'Be aware of road hazards such as floodwater, debris and damaged roads or bridges.', 'Do not drive through affected areas unless it is necessary.']
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['Always stay indoors.', 'Stay in the evacuation center until further instructions. ... ', "Keep a watchful eye on the kids because they might be tempted to go out and see what's going on outside.", 'Listen to the radio.', 'Go back to your house but leave the kids behind someone who can take care of them while you check your house.']
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['Listen to the radio or TV for information and keep your weather radio handy.', 'Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.', 'Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. ... ', 'Turn off propane tanks.', 'Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.']
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Stay out of buildings until advised. Check for water, electrical, gas, or LPG leaks and damages. Stay updated through a battery-operated radio. If signal is not down, message loved ones of your state and where you are.
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Seeing a tornado in your dream suggests extreme emotional outbursts and temper breaks. You are overwhelmed and out of control and you forge a destructive path. The tornadoes occur less often and you have no way of determine the path that the destructive forces can take.
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verb. Inform (someone) of a possible future danger or problem; forewarn. 'Tornadoes just happen — there's nothing that pre-warns you about it, they can happen anywhere.
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['Move to higher ground.', 'Stay away from coast, tidal estuaries, rivers and streams; if at sea, stay there until “all clear” is issued.', 'Be aware of secondary hazards such as landslides, flooding and mudflows.']