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Tornado safety tips

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair County Emergency Management

There will be a Statewide Tornado Drill today, March 4, 2020, at 9:07amCT. Sirens will sound and the warning WILL set off NOAA Weather Radios but will NOT set be transmitted as Wireless Emergency Alert messages on cell phones.
  • A Tornado Watch means "be prepared"
  • A Tornado Warning or Tornado Emergency means "take action now!"
If there is a tornado watch, pay extra close attention to the weather and be ready to act, because tornadoes are possible. If there is a tornado warning, find shelter immediately, and move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, because a tornado is occurring or will shortly. Avoid windows and cover your head to protect yourself from flying debris. Taking action early can help save lives!



Video: What to do during a tornado



A short video from the National Weather Service. If your area is under a tornado warning, would you know what to do to stay safe? You may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Knowing what actions to take when a tornado threatens your area will make you a Force of Nature and is an important step in building a Weather-Ready Nation.


This story was posted on 2020-03-04 05:58:48
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