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What to do after a tornado is over?
What you need to do AFTER a tornado strikes
- Give first aid when appropriate.
- Turn on radio or television to get the latest emergency information.
- Stay out of damaged buildings.
- Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
- Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, or gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately.
What should you not do after a tornado?
Do not attempt to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Get medical assistance immediately. If someone has stopped breathing, begin CPR if you are trained to do so. Stop a bleeding injury by applying direct pressure to the wound.
WHO calls after tornado?
Report downed power lines or broken gas lines immediately. If you’re driving and see a downed power line in your path, stay in your vehicle and call 911 or the electric utility. Power outages are common after a tornado. Save your phone battery for emergencies and to let family and friends know you are safe.
Should you close doors during a tornado?
causes structural damage during a tornado. It is not the pressure change. The air pressure will drop near a tornado. It is now believed that a solid structure (no windows or doors open) has a better chance of escaping major damage.
Where to hide during tornado?
Find areas within your building or apartment where you can hide during a tornado. The safest places to hide in are the basement, the bathroom, or the hallway at the lowest level of the building. You can also go inside a closet or under the stairs or sturdy furniture for cover.
What to do when a tornado is approaching?
If a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar, you need to seek shelter immediately. Of course, the safest place to be when a tornado approaches is in a basement or storm shelter underground. But if you are not able to get to a shelter or basement, you need to find shelter that is available.
What to do in tornado warning?
What to Do in a Tornado Warning: Take shelter indoors immediately. Listen to a battery-powered radio. Keep all windows and doors closed. If you’re in a vehicle drive straight to the closest sturdy building. Wait for the all clear signal.
What do people during tornado?
The best place to shelter during a tornado is in a basement or storm cellar. If such a space is not available, staying indoors in the center of a building is a good solution. People in cars, trailer homes, tents, and other unstable structures should exit and find a solid building to shelter in.