Tornadoes in Virginia
Posted on | April 29, 2008 |
Virginian residents have started the cleanup process after a huge storm system swept through yesterday.
The tornado season is just getting started. We’ve spoken with meteorologists, tornado victims, emergency management officials and even storm chasers about how to prep for the season ahead.
Top 5 tornado prep tips:
1. Watch for changing weather conditions. The sky may turn very dark (like night) or have a dark green tinge. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you; people who have lived through it say that an approaching tornado sounds like a freight train.
2. Create a “safe room” in your home where family members can gather during a tornado.
- Pick a room that’s toward the middle of your home. It shouldn’t have any windows. (The basement, the bathroom or a closet can work)
3. Prepare a readily available and fully stocked Home Disaster Preparedness Kit.
4. Stay tuned to your NOAA Weather Radio. At any time if there is a severe warning in your area, an NOAA weather radio automatically turns on and alerts you with beeps and sirens.
5. Remember, tornadoes can happen anywhere, anytime - not just in Tornado Alley. Downtown Atlanta experienced a tornado on Mar. 14, 2008. Tornadoes have been observed on every continent except Antarctica.
Want more? Top preparedness articles:
- Get Ready! Tornadoes
- Home Disaster Preparedness Kit
- Mythbusting: Top Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Tornadoes
- Real-Life: Storm Chasing
- What’s a Tornado?
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