Re: [californiadisasters] If a Tornado Were Headed Toward You, What Would You Do

One of our tornado preparedness articles can be downloaded at http://www.disasterprep101.com/documents/Tornadoes.pdf

 

It uses the acronym STORMS (Shelter, Time, Others, Resources, Medical, and Sweeping up) to categorize planning and reaction options.

 

Paul Purcell

www.disasterprep101.com

 

>>In a message dated 5/30/2011 4:39:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com writes:

*If a Tornado Were Headed Toward You, What Would You Do? *

By Fred Mann | The Wichita Eagle

WICHITA, Kan. — A lesson from the tragedy in Joplin, Mo., is that tornadoes
may strike with little or no warning, hidden by rain or nearly transparent
until they kick up dust and debris.

You might be shopping, visiting a nursing home, driving a car or attending a
movie.

Emergency officials recommend following these basic guidelines if you find
yourself in an unfamiliar place when a tornado approaches:
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View entire article here:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/05/28/114937/what-to-do-if-a-tornados-heading.html#ixzz1NmDrhwyB

 

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