What are the tornado safety rules?
Get in the center of the basement or lowest level of the house. You want to put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Closets and bathrooms offer the best protection because of their structural integrity. Cover yourself with blankets and pillows but not mattresses. Get under a sturdy work bench if you can. Do not open windows-you must stay away from glass. If you live in a mobile home, get to a designated shelter immediately. Do not stay in the trailer! If you are in your car, stop and get into a ditch or culvert, Do not try to outrun a tornado. If your house is hit, be alert for leaking gas or live power lines.
