The best weapon against a tornado is being prepared. Knowing what to do when a tornado strikes will greatly increase your chance of making it through alive and uninjured. Here are some tips of what you can do to better prepare yourself and your loved ones in case of a tornado. First you should develop a plan of what your going to do if a tornado is headed your way. What room will you move to? Have frequent drills, it is always better to practice and know what to do. Know what county/parish you live in so if a tornado warning is issued, you know if you should take appropriate action. It is highly recommended that you invest in a weather radio. NOAA broadcasts weather reports 24 hours a day, and if a tornado warning is issued, a siren will alert you. The people most at risk from tornadoes are people that are in automobiles and those who live in mobile homes. This is because they both are considerably light and the tornadoes winds can pick it up easily. Ultimately, the final decision is up to you. Whether or not you decide to react to a tornado warning might be the most important decision you ever make. Tornadoes can occur at any time of the year. Tornadoes most likely occur between 3 and 9 p.m. but can occur at any given time of day or night. The average forward speed of a tornado is 30mph, but they have been known to move as fast as 70mph.