Be Ready! Tornadoes

"Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your loved ones.

Although nothing can be done to prevent tornadoes, there are actions you can take to protect your health and safety.

Tornado Watch:

Tornadoes are possible. Be alert to changing conditions.

Tornado Warning:

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately.

Get Out: 

Don't stay in a mobile home during a tornado. Find a sturdy building or seek shelter outside.

Watch Out: 

Most fatalities and injuries are caused by flying debris.

Look Up: 

If you see any of these danger signs, take shelter immediately:

a dark or green colored sky

large, dark, low-lying clouds

large hail

loud roar similar to a freight train

Stay Tuned: 

Listen to local radio and TV stations for weather updates. Take shelter if a tornado warning is issued.

Be Cautious: 

Do not try to outrun a tornado. Find a sturdy building to take shelter or stop your car, put your head below the windows, and cover your head.

Take Shelter: 

The safest place is the interior part of a basement or an inside room, without windows, on the lowest floor."

https://www.cdc.gov/tornadoes/about/index.html

Shared from Albany County's recent email update!