We are here once again. Another tornado Season and the ones who live in Tornado Alley know very well that nothing can be done against Mother Nature, other than being prepared and ready to take cover.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be complacent when a tornado is heading your way. By that time it\u2019s usually too late to make a plan.<\/p>\n
Designate a \u201cShelter Area\u201d in your home. For a Home that is not a Trailer move to the lowest level of the house such as a basement or under a stairway. When you have no basement available use the smallest room or hallway on the lowest level and put as many walls between you and the storm. The place you choose needs to be away from windows.<\/p>\n
When your home is a Mobile home, you need to find a designated storm shelter. A mobile home, even when tied down, will offer little or no protection during a tornado.<\/p>\n
Buy a weather radio or download a weather app to your smart phone.<\/p>\n
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Assemble a \u201cDisaster Supplies Kit\u201d.<\/strong><\/em> The American Red Cross recommends a “disaster supplies kit” containing the following items:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A first aid kit with essential supplies and medication <\/p>\n Know the Difference between a watch and a warning.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A tornado watch<\/em><\/strong> means that weather conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes.\u00a0 Stay alert and keep tuned in for further advisories.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A tornado warning<\/strong><\/em> means that a tornado has actually been sighted. Warnings are issued for individual counties and include the tornado\u2019s location, direction and speed.<\/p>\n Do not try to outrun a tornado with a vehicle. Take shelter when a Tornado Warning has been issued. Tornado \u201cwatching\u201d is best left up to the professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We are here once again. Another tornado Season and the ones who live in Tornado Alley know very well that nothing can be done against Mother Nature, other than being prepared and ready to take cover. Don\u2019t be complacent when a tornado is heading your way. By that time it\u2019s usually too late to make … Continue reading Here comes another Tornado Season<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A battery powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Canned and other non-perishable foods. Don\u2019t forget a hand-operated can opener
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bottled water
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Candles and matches
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sturdy shoes and work gloves
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cash and credit cards
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Copies of vital paperwork like driver\u2019s license, birth certificates, insurance papers, credit cards, vehicle keys, medical cards\u2026..<\/p>\n