Tornado
Step by step through a tornado, from getting to your safe room to staying put until the warning ends.
What to do in a tornado
01/07
Go to your safe room or basement now.
No basement? Use an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Take pets if there's time. Once you're sheltered, call 911 if anyone is hurt.
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