[Njagdu] What to do during a tornado
Tracy Carcione
carcione at access.net
Mon Oct 7 15:34:38 UTC 2013
One of the people on the NAGDU list was in his house when he heard a
tornado coming. He tried to call his dog to go to the basement, but she
didn't feel like coming. When he called more urgently, she thought she
was in trouble and ran upstairs. By then, the tornado was upon them, and
he didn't dare go up after her and ran to the basement. He could feel the
house shaking, and hear the roof being torn off. When the tornado passed,
he went upstairs and found his dog hiding under the bed. She was OK, but
she became very afraid of loud noises and shaking things, like a bus on a
bumpy road, and had to retire in a few months.
I tell this story because I could easily see it happening to me. Ben too
does not always come running when he's called.
Tracy
> Thank you Ginger!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ginger Kutsch
> To: New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users
> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 10:56 AM
> Subject: [Njagdu] What to do during a tornado
>
>
> All,
>
>
>
> The NJ State Police have issued a tornado warning for today, (Monday,
> October 7, 2013)until 5 pm.
>
> Here's some tips from the CDC on what to do during a tornado:
>
>
>
> During a Tornado
> Signs of an Approaching Storm
> Some tornadoes strike rapidly, without time for a tornado warning, and
> sometimes without a thunderstorm in the vicinity. When you are watching
> for rapidly emerging tornadoes, it is important to know that you cannot
> depend on seeing a funnel: clouds or rain may block your view. The
> following weather signs may mean that a tornado is approaching:
>
> a.. A dark or green-colored sky.
> b.. A large, dark, low-lying cloud.
> c.. Large hail.
> d.. A loud roar that sounds like a freight train.
> If you notice any of these weather conditions, take cover immediately,
> and keep tuned to local radio and TV stations or to a NOAA weather
> radio.
>
> NOAA Weather Radios
>
> NOAA weather radios are the best way to receive warnings from the
> National Weather Service. By using a NOAA weather radio, you can
> receive continuous updates on all the weather conditions in your
> area. The range of these radios depends on where you live, but the
> average range is 40 miles. The radios are sold in many stores. The
> National Weather Service recommends buying a radio with a battery
> backup (in case the power goes off) and a tone-alert feature that
> automatically sounds when a weather watch or warning is issued.
>
>
> Sighting a Funnel Cloud
> If you see a funnel cloud nearby, take shelter immediately (see the
> following section for instructions on shelter). However, if you spot a
> tornado that is far away, help alert others to the hazard by reporting
> it to the newsroom of a local radio or TV station before taking shelter
> as described later. Use common sense and exercise caution: if you
> believe that you might be in danger, seek shelter immediately.
>
> Taking Shelter
> Your family could be anywhere when a tornado strikes--at home, at work,
> at school, or in the car. Discuss with your family where the best
> tornado shelters are and how family members can protect themselves from
> flying and falling debris.
>
> The key to surviving a tornado and reducing the risk of injury lies in
> planning, preparing, and practicing what you and your family will do if
> a tornado strikes. Flying debris causes most deaths and injuries during
> a tornado. Although there is no completely safe place during a tornado,
> some locations are much safer than others.
>
> At Home
> Pick a place in the home where family members can gather if a tornado is
> headed your way. One basic rule is AVOID WINDOWS. An exploding window
> can injure or kill.
>
> The safest place in the home is the interior part of a basement. If
> there is no basement, go to an inside room, without windows, on the
> lowest floor. This could be a center hallway, bathroom, or closet.
>
> For added protection, get under something sturdy such as a heavy table
> or workbench. If possible, cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag,
> or mattress, and protect your head with anything available--even your
> hands. Avoid taking shelter where there are heavy objects, such as
> pianos or refrigerators, on the area of floor that is directly above
> you. They could fall though the floor if the tornado strikes your house.
>
> In a Mobile Home
> DO NOT STAY IN A MOBILE HOME DURING A TORNADO. Mobile homes can turn
> over during strong winds. Even mobile homes with a tie-down system
> cannot withstand the force of tornado winds.
>
> Plan ahead. If you live in a mobile home, go to a nearby building,
> preferably one with a basement. If there is no shelter nearby, lie flat
> in the nearest ditch, ravine, or culvert and shield your head with your
> hands.
>
> If you live in a tornado-prone area, encourage your mobile home
> community to build a tornado shelter.
>
> On the Road
> The least desirable place to be during a tornado is in a motor vehicle.
> Cars, buses, and trucks are easily tossed by tornado winds.
>
> DO NOT TRY TO OUTRUN A TORNADO IN YOUR CAR. If you see a tornado, stop
> your vehicle. Do not get under your vehicle.
>
> Outdoors
> If you are caught outside during a tornado and there is no adequate
> shelter immediately available--
>
> a.. Avoid areas with many trees.
> b.. Protect your head with an object or with your arms.
> Long-Span Buildings
> A long-span building, such as a shopping mall, theater, or gymnasium, is
> especially dangerous because the roof structure is usually supported
> solely by the outside walls. Most such buildings hit by tornados cannot
> withstand the enormous pressure. They simply collapse.
>
> If you are in a long-span building during a tornado, stay away from
> windows. Get to the lowest level of the building--the basement if
> possible--and away from the windows.
>
> If there is no time to get to a tornado shelter or to a lower level, try
> to get under a door frame or get up against something that will support
> or deflect falling debris. For instance, in a department store, get up
> against heavy shelving or counters. In a theater, get under the seats.
> Remember to protect your head.
>
> Office Buildings, Schools, Hospitals, Churches, and Other Public
> Buildings
> Extra care is required in offices, schools, hospitals, or any building
> where a large group of people is concentrated in a small area. The
> exterior walls of such buildings often have large windows.
>
> If you are in any of these buildings--
>
> a.. Move away from windows and glass doorways.
> a.. Go to the innermost part of the building on the lowest possible
> floor.
> a.. Do not use elevators because the power may fail, leaving you
> trapped.
> a.. Protect your head and make yourself as small a target as possible
> by crouching down.
> Shelter for People with Special Needs
> Advance planning is especially important if you require assistance to
> reach shelter from an approaching storm (see specific instructions in
> the next section).
>
> a.. If you are in a wheelchair, get away from windows and go to an
> interior room of the house. If possible, seek shelter under a sturdy
> table or desk. Do cover your head with anything available, even your
> hands.
> a.. If you are unable to move from a bed or a chair and assistance is
> not available, protect yourself from falling objects by covering up
> with blankets and pillows.
> a.. If you are outside and a tornado is approaching, get into a ditch
> or gully. If possible, lie flat and cover your head with your arms.
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