Preparing for a Tornado

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This CDC page provides tips on preparing for, staying safe during, and recovering after a tornado. It describes how to recognize tornado signs like dark skies and loud roars. It advises having a safety plan, knowing the difference between watches and warnings, and identifying safe shelter areas. After a tornado, it suggests checking for injuries, avoiding damaged buildings until deemed safe by authorities, using flashlights instead of candles if power is out to prevent fires or carbon monoxide poisoning from generators indoors. Emotional health support is also highlighted as important in coping with the aftermath of such disasters.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; First Aid; Natural Disasters; Tornadoes; Safety Management; Emergency Shelter; Extreme Weather

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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