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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Bibliography
  #1.) Red Cross #1:
MLA: "Red Cross." World Book Student. World Book, Web. 19 May 2016
URL: epage
#2.) Red Cross #2:
MLA: “Tornado.” American Red Cross Web. 19 May 2016
URL: emergencies/tornado#/About
#3.) National Geographic:
MLA: “Tornado Safety Tips.” National Geographic Web. 19 May 2016
URL: safety-tips/
#4.) Radar:
MLA: Martner, Brooks E. "Radar." World Book Student. World Book, Web. 19 May 2016.
URL: epage
#5.) Civil Defense:
MLA: Garrison, Dee. "Civil defense." World Book Student. World Book, Web. 19 May 2016.
URL: epage

10. Bibliography Pictures:
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