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How to Prepare for a Tornado Warning



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You should prepare for a tornado. It's a good idea to check with your building's safety plan to make sure you're in a safe place. It's important to know where everyone is, including children in case of a severe tornado warning. As soon as possible, make a plan to meet everyone after the disaster is over. Ask for assistance from family members. And remember to stay calm and try not to panic.

Make a plan.

Prepare yourself for a tornado. Make sure you know where to shelter. You can drive outside but you should try to get out of harm's way. Cover your head with your arms and descend as low as you can. You should not use your vehicle to escape the tornado. You should also alert your relatives and neighbors.

Grab a shovel or go into a ditch

When a tornado strikes, many chasers choose to ride out the storm in their vehicle. However, why would you choose to do that? Tornadoes, which can be violent and cause destruction to vehicles, even stationary ones. You've likely seen images of damaged cars and trucks wrapped around trees, and covered in lethal debris. You have a layer of protection when you get into your vehicle that is not available to other vehicles.


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Avoid getting stuck in a canal or drainage ditch

If you can, find shelter in a sturdy building. If this is impossible, lay flat on the ground. Avoid bridges and overpasses. Avoid direct sunlight and stay indoors during a tornado. Do not open windows to protect yourself from debris that could cause injury. If you are in an emergency, make sure everyone is together and wait until help arrives.


Protect yourself from falling objects

First, seek shelter in a sturdy place if a tornado threatens. Once inside, you should lie down flat on your back. Cover your head with your arms. Move to a lower elevation, such as the basement or a storage room. If you are in a large mall or store, move to an interior area away from windows and doors. Once inside, try to remain calm and stay calm, but protect yourself from falling objects.

Shelter in a home

Once a tornado has begun to move through an area, it's important to find a safe place to hide. As much as possible, seek shelter in a sturdy structure. Avoid staying on the lowest floors of a building as elevators may not work and heavy items could fall through. Bathrooms, in addition to being safe havens for people inside buildings, are also a good option. Keep your home safe from tornadoes.

Avoid seeking shelter under bridges and overpasses

Avoid taking refuge under bridges or overpassed roads during a tornado. While it might seem appealing to climb up into a bridge to avoid the rain, a tornado's wind and debris can easily penetrate clothing, skin, and eyes. If someone climbs up onto an overpass, they risk being thrown half mile high and aren't protected from falling debris. In addition, the narrow passage beneath an overpass can increase wind speed, causing severe injuries and even death.


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Avoid getting trapped underneath a bridge/overpass in a tornado.

Meteorologists warn against the practice of huddled under bridges and overpasses in dangerous weather conditions. Overpasses create a wind tunnel that increases tornado winds, launching deadly debris missiles. Oklahoma's May 3, 1999 tornado outbreak was a great example of how dangerous and unsafe it is not to get cover under an umbrella. Tornadic winds have the potential to blow away anyone who is huddled underneath, causing them to be pelted with flying debris. They can even blow them away from their shelter, causing fatalities.


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FAQ

What is your best survival tip for the future?

It is essential to be calm in order to survive. If you panic, you can make mistakes and even die.


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How to remain calm and composed in a survival situation

For most situations, calmness and patience are key. It's easy to panic in a survival situation, especially if you are stranded somewhere far from civilization. You can be calm and patient no matter what happens.

It is important to remember that it is impossible to change the outcome. Only you can change how you react to the situation. This will allow you to feel great about yourself, even if you don't achieve everything you want.

It is essential to keep calm and collected in an emergency situation. This includes being mentally and physically ready.

Mental preparation includes having a clear goal in mind and setting realistic expectations for yourself.

Physical preparation is ensuring you have enough food for the rescue and water.

After you have completed these two steps, you can begin to relax and enjoy your experience.



Statistics

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  • Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To

How to Build a Fishtrap to Survive

A fishtrap is a device to catch fish. It is made up of two parallel bars, the "trays", that form a funnel-shaped shape. The water flows into the trap end and collects at the bottom. This causes water levels to rise. As the water rises higher, it falls through the second bar, allowing the trapped fish to swim out.

Fish traps have been used since ancient times to catch salmon. They are still in use today. However they are also used to catch many freshwater catfish such as carp and bass.

If you have enough water, you can create your own fish trap. You'll want to use some kind of material to line the inside of the trap. A commercial fish trap kits can be bought online if you don’t have much space. These kits come with everything except for the materials required to construct the trap.

Here are some points to remember when you make your fish trap.

  • Make sure the sides of your trap are strong so that water doesn't escape.
  • Choose a spot that gets plenty of sun to warm the water.
  • Smooth surfaces like stone or concrete are best for trap bottoms. Sand and gravel particles will gravitate to uneven surfaces.
  • The trap should be free of all debris to ensure the fish aren't caught.

Once you have built the fish trap, place it near the edge. Don't worry if the fish escape; leave the trap alone for a few days until they start swimming back in. It is not necessary to clean the trap, as it should remain moist. You can later remove any dead fish that are found in the pond.




 



How to Prepare for a Tornado Warning