How Do You Prepare For A Tornado?
Tornadoes are the most common natural disaster in Little Rock, keep your family safe by following these tips.Difficulty: EasyTime Required: 30 minutes Here’s How: • Involve your family in preparation. • If you live in Arkansas, make sure your home insurance covers tornado damage. • Prepare for a tornado and run tornado drills before severe weather. This will lessen the chance of confusion if a tornado hits. • Pick the lowest place in your house to take cover before a tornado. Basements are great, but if you don’t have a basement, choose an interior doorway or hallway. • Cover your head to protect it from flying debris. Use a mattress or a piece of sturdy furniture. • Stay away from windows and other glass (aquariums, mirrors, etc.). • Keep a wrench near the gas meter and be sure you know how to turn the gas off. • Make a supply box including a battery operated weather band radio, candles, flashlights, blankets, water and batteries. • Stay inside! If you are in a car, pull to the side o
Scientists have made great strides in their ability to predict, detect, and monitor tornadoes, but these deadly storms still often strike with little or no warning, and they can move very quickly. When a tornado strikes, every second counts, so advance planning is key to survival. • Understand that tornadoes can occur just about anywhere, at any time.The U.S. normally has the most tornadoes each year, but tornadoes have occurred on every continent except Antarctica. While tornadoes are more common at certain times of year (in the spring and summer in the U.S.), these deadly storms can strike during any month of the year and at any time of the day or night. No matter when you’re reading this article, if you don’t have a plan in place, you should start now, and you should make sure your preparations are up-to-date throughout the year. • Purchase and use the “Self Powered Radios and Self Powered Flashlights. See article about how to find and use these things. The newer models can also kee
