Tornadoes and Severe (Damaging) Winds Safety 3
Tornadoes and Severe (Damaging) Winds Safety 3 : Do Not Try To Outrun A Tornado in A Car, Bus or Truck. If in a car, truck or bus, STOP. Get out. Move away from the vehicle so it does not topple on you. Find a low area preferably a ditch or ravine if nearby. Take the protective position on your elbows and knees with your hands over your head. If on foot with no well constructed shelter nearby, find a low area preferably a ditch or ravine if near by. Take the protective position on your elbows and knees with your hands over your head. After the storm, if a tornado has struck your neighborhood, turn off gas at the main switch to your building. If live electrical wires are down, turn off power at the main switch. Instruct people not to touch loose electrical wires or broken utility lines. Do not touch electrical equipment in wet areas until it has been dried and tested. Food, clothing, shelter, and first aid will be available at Red Cross shelters
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