Safety Guidelines: During a Tornado | Tornadoes | CDC
Feb 7, 2024 · During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being struck by flying and falling objects. Learn what steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe …
Tornado Safety Tips | Tornado Preparedness | Red Cross
Learn how to prepare, respond and recover from tornadoes. Learn about using tornado shelters and other tornado safety tips.
Tornado Safety - National Weather Service
This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe when a tornado threatens. If you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, you will minimize your risk of injury and increase your chances of …
Tornadoes - Ready.gov
Nov 12, 2025 · Go to a safe shelter immediately, such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar or a small interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows, doors, and outside …
Tornado Preparedness: How to Stay Safe When Tornadoes Threaten
Mar 5, 2021 · Practice your tornado response plan on a regular basis. Make sure you have more than one way to receive weather warnings, including a NOAA Weather Radio. Do not rely on outdoor …
Tornado Safety Tips | Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
Safe rooms and sturdy buildings are the safest structures to be in when tornadoes threaten. Mobile or manufactured homes, even if tied down, do not offer protection from tornadoes.
What to do During a Tornado - National Weather Service
At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Follow your …
Tornado Safety Tips | Division of Homeland Security and Emergency …
Identify and practice a safe place to shelter. The next best protection is a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Build a disaster supply kit. Plan for your …
Preparing for a Tornado | Tornadoes | CDC
Feb 7, 2024 · Make sure everyone understands the tornado warning system in your area. Teach your family how to administer basic first aid, how to use a fire extinguisher, and how and when to turn off …
Tornado Safety Tips: What to Do Before, During and After
Sustained caution is required even after a tornado passes to ensure ongoing safety and efficient recovery. Top safety tips for a tornado’s aftermath include the following action points: