{"id":7475,"date":"2023-08-09T19:33:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T00:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/?p=7475"},"modified":"2023-08-09T19:35:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T00:35:10","slug":"tornado-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/es\/blog\/tornado-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Tornado Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to stay safe during a tornado, and how to improve your home\u2019s ability to withstand tornadoes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-ten bottom-padding-ten medium jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<p><b>A tornado is a tube of spinning air that forms from a thunderstorm and touches the ground. Tornadoes are dangerous. They can knock down buildings, uproot trees, move vehicles and destroy things in their path. Heavy rains, lightning, flash flooding and hail are possible. Tornadoes can happen anywhere. Prepare now so you can stay safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container box-shadow background-white top-padding-ten bottom-padding-twenty narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"listwithicon parbase\">\n<div class=\"icon-list-main\" data-context=\"icon-list-main\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4><strong>Know the difference!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-row transparent\">\n<div class=\"image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-list-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/uncategorized\/12\/Tornado70K.jpg.transform\/282\/q70\/feature\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"Tornado icon\" width=\"200\" height=\"220\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/220;\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content content-block text\">\n<div data-aa-icon-list=\"icon-list not set\">\n<p><b>A tornado WATCH<\/b>\u00a0means tornadoes are possible in and near your area. Be ready to act fast!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-row transparent\">\n<div class=\"image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-list-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/uncategorized\/12\/Tornado70K.jpg.transform\/282\/q70\/feature\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"Tornado icon\" width=\"200\" height=\"220\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/220;\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content content-block text\">\n<div data-aa-icon-list=\"icon-list not set\">\n<p><b>A tornado WARNING<\/b>\u00a0means\u00a0<b>Take Action!\u00a0<\/b>A tornado is near. There is danger. Move to safe location right away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-toggle\">\n<div class=\"section-toggle-container\">\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div id=\"before\" class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-five bottom-padding-five medium jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-text=\"Before\" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"section_header image parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-header-container\">\n<div class=\"section-header-description\">\n<h2 class=\"section-header-title center\" data-aa-temporary-homepage-section-title=\"temp home page section title not set\">What Should You Do Before a Tornado?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-toggle\">\n<div class=\"section-toggle-container\">\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div id=\"during\" class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-five narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-text=\"During\" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-container image-with-caption dark \">\n<div class=\"shadow-box \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wide lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/Digital-Fundraising\/safety-during-tornado-1920x703.jpg.transform\/1288\/q70\/feature\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"Tornado and stormy skies\" data-emptytext=\"Image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/703;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white bottom-padding-twenty narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Find Shelter Locations from High Winds in the Places Where You Spend a Lot of Time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a safe room built to withstand high winds. The next best protection is a small room with no windows on the lowest level of a sturdy building.<\/li>\n<li>Mobile, manufactured, trailer homes and recreational vehicles (RVs) are not safe in high wind events. Plan ahead by finding a sturdy building to shelter in before a tornado watch or warning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-twenty bottom-padding-forty narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Practice Tornado Drills<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With your entire household, practice moving quickly to the safe locations that you identified.<\/li>\n<li>Create a personal support team of people you may assist and who can assist you.<\/li>\n<li>If you live in a mobile home, practice going to a safe place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white bottom-padding-twenty medium jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-50 col-md-6 section-par two-col-50-50 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Plan to Stay Connected<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up for free emergency alerts from your local government.<\/li>\n<li>Plan to monitor local weather and news.<\/li>\n<li>Have a backup battery or a way to charge your cell phone.<\/li>\n<li>In case of a power outage, have a battery-powered radio.<\/li>\n<li>Know the difference:\n<ul>\n<li>Tornado Watch:\u00a0<b>Be Prepared!\u00a0<\/b>Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Be ready to act fast!<\/li>\n<li>Tornado Warning:\u00a0<b>Take Action!\u00a0<\/b>A tornado is near. There is danger. Move to safe location right away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>You may not always receive a tornado warning. Know the signs of a tornado. Take shelter if you feel you are in danger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"par-50 col-md-6 section-par two-col-50-50 par-2\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Gather Emergency Supplies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/survival-kit-supplies.html\" data-aa-link-button=\"Gather-food,-water,-and-medicine.\">Gather\u00a0food, water, and medicine.<\/a>\u00a0 Stores and pharmacies might be closed. Organize supplies into a Go-Kit and a Stay-at-Home-Kit:\n<ul>\n<li>Go-Kit: at least 3 days of supplies that you can carry\u00a0with you. Include batteries and chargers for your devices (cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Stay-at-Home Kit: at least 2 weeks of supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Have a 1-month supply of medication in a child-proof container, and other needed medical supplies or equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe and easy to access (hard copies or securely backed up). Consider keeping a list of your medications and dosages on a small card to carry with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-twenty bottom-padding-forty narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Learn Emergency Skills<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/first-aid?utm_source=RCO&amp;utm_medium=For_Individuals_Find_Classes_and_Certification&amp;utm_content=First_Aid\" data-aa-link-button=\"First-Aid\">First Aid<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/first-aid?utm_source=RCO&amp;utm_medium=For_Individuals_Find_Classes_and_Certification&amp;utm_content=First_Aid\" data-aa-link-button=\"CPR\">CPR<\/a>\u00a0to help others.<\/li>\n<li>Be ready to live without power. Utilities may be offline. Be ready to live without power, gas, and water. Plan for your electrical needs, including cell phones and medical equipment. Talk to your doctor. Plan for backup power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container box-shadow background-white top-padding-twenty bottom-padding-forty narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h5><b>Download Your Tornado Safety Checklist<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Checklists Available in Multiple Languages<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/EN_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-English-\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 English<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/AR_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-Arabic\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 Arabic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/MY_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-Burmese\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 Burmese<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/FR_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-French\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 French<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/CHN_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-Hakha-Chin\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 Hakha Chin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/PL_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-Polish\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 Polish<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/ZH-CN_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-Simplified-Chinese\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 Simplified Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Tornado safety downloadble checklist in Spanish\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/ES_Tornado-Safety-Checklist-0323.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-Spanish-\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 Spanish<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/get-help\/pdfs\/tornado\/ZH-TW_Tornado-Safety-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-aa-link-button=\"Tornado-Safety-Checklist-\u2013-Traditional-Chinese\">Tornado Safety Checklist \u2013 Traditional Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-twenty medium jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"section_header image parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-header-container\">\n<div class=\"section-header-description\">\n<h2 class=\"section-header-title center\" data-aa-temporary-homepage-section-title=\"temp home page section title not set\">What Should You Do During a Tornado?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container box-shadow background-white bottom-padding-forty medium jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-50 col-md-6 section-par two-col-50-50 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Closely Monitor Weather Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tune in to radio, TV or other news sources for more information about Tornado Watches and Warnings to be ready to take action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"par-50 col-md-6 section-par two-col-50-50 par-2\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Seek Safe Shelter Immediately<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a\u00a0Tornado Warning is issued. Or, if you suspect a tornado, seek safe shelter right away. After getting to your safe shelter, use your arms to protect your head and neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div id=\"after\" class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-five bottom-padding-five medium jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-text=\"After\" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"section_header image parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-header-container\">\n<div class=\"section-header-description\">\n<h2 class=\"section-header-title center\" data-aa-temporary-homepage-section-title=\"temp home page section title not set\">How Can You Stay Safe After a Tornado?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-five narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-container image-with-caption dark \">\n<div class=\"shadow-box \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wide lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/uncategorized\/6\/Clean-up-with-volunteer-1920x703.jpg.transform\/1288\/q70\/feature\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"Cleanup with volunteer\" data-emptytext=\"Image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/703;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-twenty bottom-padding-forty narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Avoid Injury<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep listening to radio, TV or other news sources. Stay in your shelter until the tornado warning is over.<\/li>\n<li>Do not enter damaged buildings.<\/li>\n<li>If the building you are in has been damaged, exit with extreme care and stay out. Look around for things that might fall or dangerous debris. Do not use matches or lighters inside. If you smell gas or see spills that could be flammable, leave immediately.<\/li>\n<li>If you are trapped, try to cover your mouth with a cloth or mask to avoid breathing dust. Try to send a text, bang on a pipe or wall, or use a whistle instead of shouting.<\/li>\n<li>Watch out for exposed nails and broken glass.<\/li>\n<li>Stay clear of fallen power lines or broken utility lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container background-white top-padding-twenty bottom-padding-forty narrow jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 offset-md-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-100 col-12 section-par one-col-100 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Clean Up Safely<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be careful during clean-up. Wear thick-soled shoes, long pants and work gloves to reduce injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Children should not take part in disaster cleanup work.<\/li>\n<li>If power is out, use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns to reduce fire risk.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Do not use gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, basement, garage, tent or camper \u2014 or even outside near an open window. Carbon monoxide can\u2019t be seen or smelled, but it can kill you fast. If you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak,\u00a0<b>get to fresh air right away \u2014 do not delay.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-control parbase\">\n<div class=\"section-control-container column-container box-shadow background-white top-padding-ten bottom-padding-forty medium jump-link-target gutter-twenty \" data-jump-link-analytics=\"jump link not set\" data-region-type=\"include\" data-subsource-type=\"include\">\n<div class=\"box-shadow-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid main-content\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"par-50 col-md-6 section-par two-col-50-50 par-1\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Treat Injuries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People may be injured. Provide first aid as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Do not attempt to move a person with a back or neck injury unless they are in immediate danger. Seek immediate medical assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"par-50 col-md-6 section-par two-col-50-50 par-2\">\n<div class=\"text parbase\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-editor-content\">\n<h3><b>Take Care of Yourself<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s normal to have a lot of bad feelings, stress, or anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Eat healthy food and get enough sleep to help you deal with stress.<\/li>\n<li>You can contact the Disaster Distress Helpline for free if you need to talk to someone. 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