Being Prepared in Tornado Country
Because
tornadoes come suddenly it is important to be prepared.
Conduct drills with everyone
in your family and make sure everyone knows where to go to be
safe and where to go after the tornado has passed.
Choose a safe area of your
house to be the tornado shelter.
Know the difference between
a "tornado watch" and a "tornado warning".
A watch means the conditions are favorable to producing a tornado.
A warning means that tornados have been seen.
Have a disaster kit ready
containing:
