How To Keep Safe During A Tornado-Most Staggering Tornado Season In US As Of 30th May 2024
- Ananya Sharma
- Jun 1, 2024
- 3 min read
Hello, Everyone!
It has been the most staggering tornado season in the US with around 1072 tornadoes till 30th of May 2024. These deadly tornadoes have damaged multitudes of homes, many people have faced the brunt of nature's rage in the form of tornadoes.
A tornado is referrred as a violent section of air spanning from a thunder to the Earth's surface.Owing to the invisible property of the wind the tordanoes are challenging to be anticipated till a point when a condensed funnel of air,water drops and debsis is buit.
Therefore it is pivotal to be aware of how to take robust steps for keeping oneself safe.
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This blog post will ponder the dedicated robust steps to take during a tornado season. So let us get started.
Being Low: It is the usual safety norm to seek the lowest place such as the basement or the ground floor of the building. Also, it is guided to lay down with your head down and protect your head by supporting it with your arms. It is best to be behind the walls and it is recommended to refrain from proximity to windows.
2. Better Not Wait: Drizzle or a nighttime might obscure a tornado. So it is wise to seek a safe place rather than wait for the winds to rampage and form a lashing tornado.
3. Value Those Crucial Moments: It is recommended to value every second by seeking a safe shelter rather than wasting those crucial moments by shutting the doors and windows because the building will not be fortified by doing this.
4. Lowest Part Of Home Or A Building: Prevent oneself and your loved ones from a thrashing tornado by seeking a safe place while in a home or a building such as a basement, an inner hall or a room, or a bathroom on the beneath the surface or the lowest part of the home. Safeguard the head by wearing a helmet and safeguarding from flying debris with blankets, pillows, and heavy coats. Getting under something stable and robust such as a table is also a safety norm.
5 . Seek A Robust Building If In A Mobile Home: If someone is thriving in a mobile home, it is recommended to seek a robust building as soon as possible. If such a potentially strong-built shelter is not accessible, it is better to find a lower ditch, channel, or level spot. It is best to lie down with your head down and protect your head by supporting it with your arms.
6. Stay Away From An Underpass: The wind speed heightens due to the tunneling effect of the tunnel, therefore, it is the best safety measure to avoid being in proximity to an underpass.
7. Safety In Outdoors: At first it is highly recommended to avoid any outdoor plans of a journey through a vehicle. Rather refrain from keeping such outdoor plans and keep them limited. Also if one is in the car during a tornado then immediately seek a safe shelter. If such a potentially strong-built shelter is not accessible, it is better to find a lower ditch, channel, or level spot.
8. Refrain From Being In Buildings: Possessing A Wide Top It is recommended to be away from buildings possessing a flat and wide top such as a cafeteria, a gym, an auditorium, etc.
It is a good norm to be away from windows, doors, and the outer walls and keep one's head safe.
Conclusively, we can say that it is best to adhere to safety guidelines given by the government and always seek a sturdy place. It is best to avoid outdoor plans and be safe and keep safe.
Thank You.
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