By: Malia Jones Period: 2 Tornado Safety By: Malia Jones Period: 2

What are Tornados? violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air Tornado intensities are classified on the Fujita Scale with ratings between F0 (weakest) to F5 (strongest). Although severe tornadoes are more common in the Plains States, tornadoes have been reported in every state

How do Tornados Form? Come from a type of rotating storm called a supercell thunderstorm warm moisture near the surface and relatively cold, dry air above

Preparation Gather emergency supplies including food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights, important documents, road maps, and a full tank of gasoline Know your basic First Aid and possibly CPR Tornado Siren Tests- about 1 time a month

Tornado Danger Signs Dark, often greenish clouds – a phenomenon caused by hail Wall cloud – an isolated lowering of the base of a thunderstorm Cloud of debris Large hail Funnel cloud – a visible rotating extension of the cloud base Roaring noise

What to do Do NOT wait until you see the tornado Safest Place: Underground Shelter, Basement or Safe Room If you are outside try to find a shelter or lie flat in a depression or other low ground and wait for storm to pass Avoid windows, automobiles, and mobile homes In a car: keep seat belt on and put you head down below the windows, covering with hands or blanket if possible Do NOT wait until you see the tornado

Radar Definition: electronic instrument used to detect and locate moving or fixed objects can determine the direction, distance, height, and speed of objects that are hidden from view by clouds or are much too far away for the human eye to see Used to track the path of tornadoes 2008 Nebraska tornado

Call to Action Make people aware of what tornadoes can do Offer class to teach first aid Teach kids in class about how to stay safe Bring the ways to stay safe to adults attention Make sure there are enough radars Have regular Siren Checks

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