1. Hannah Gorman

2.  Having a plan and being prepared is the most important part of being safe if disaster strikes.  It is also important to be informed about all types of disaster especially the ones that you are most at risk for  It is important to have a basic supply kit already made in case of disaster

3.  Water: a gallon a day per person  Food  Wireless radio  Flashlight  First-aid kit  Dust mask  Can opener  Phone and charger

4.  Board up all windows  Stay inside during the storm on the lowest level  Take refuge in a small closet  Lie on the floor under a table or a sturdy object  Do not use elevators

5.  Get to the lowest floor possible  Get into a closet or safe room, away from windows or doors  Keep windows closed  If you are outside when a tornado strikes, get to a low, flat area and lay on the ground.

6.  Get to as high as you can in a building  Make sure all utilities and appliances are off or unplugged  Do not walk or drive through moving water

7.  Drop to the floor and get under a table or something sturdy  Hold on to something sturdy  Stay away from windows or shelves that have things that may fall  Stay in one place, do not try to move to a different area

8.  Get as far away from the coastline as possible  Get as high up as possible  Make sure utilities and appliances are off or unplugged

9.  Stay low to the ground to avoid smoke  Get to an exit as fast as you can and get outside  Call 911 so the fire department can put out the fire  If opening a closed door and the door is hot, don’t open the door

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