Tornado safety awareness

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Tornado Safety Basics
SEASONAL SAFETY T201106-01
©2011 Bongarde

Tornado season in North America begins in April
Peaks in June and July, and ends in September
Storms can occur at any time
1,000 in the United States
80 in Canada each year
WHAT’S AT STAKE

Move as fast as 70 miles per hour (112km/h)
Winds of more than 250 mph (400 km/h)
Cause many deaths and injuries every year
Great deal of property damage
Can develop very rapidly
Reduce the risk to personal safety and property
WHAT’S THE DANGER

Tornadoes swept through the southern United States
Approximately 300 people were killed
Approximately 150 tornadoes on that one day alone
EXAMPLE

Some tornadoes occur without a tornado warning
Sometimes the warnings are missed
Important to recognize these signs of a tornado:
Powerful thunderstorms
Strong rotation in a cloud base
Whirling dust and debris
Precipitation followed by calm or wind shift
A loud and continuous roar
Power lines being snapped
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

What to Do When a Tornado is Coming:
Listen to your radio
Don’t panic
Follow directions for getting to shelter
Secure objects such as garbage cans
Injuries and deaths result from flying debris

Take cover
Go to the basement
Crouch down under the stairs
Do not take an elevator
Go into the closet
Underneath a sturdy piece of furniture
Stay away from windows and outside doors

Not below heavy objects on a floor above you
Protect your head with your hands
If you are driving, safely park your car
Get to a building
Get away from the car
Lie flat and face down in low ground
Stay far from other cars or trees
Avoid being in a building with a wide-span roof

Final Word
Tornadoes can occur so quickly there is little time to get to shelter or pack an emergency kit.
Protect yourself and your family by planning ahead what you’ll do if a tornado strikes.

Tornado safety awareness

by Town of High River on Jun 22, 2011

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