Stay Calm ......... Think Clearly ......... Act Quickly
NEVER stay in a mobile home !! Just don't !
Avoid areas with a lot of glass. The MOST dangerous part of a tornado is flying debris. Imagine your window flying at you at 300 m.p.h.
The safest place to seek shelter is in a basement. If not, choose a ground floor center room surrounded by other rooms. Usually a bathroom, or closet is best, because the smaller the room, the less likely it is to collapse on you. NEVER seek shelter in an upstairs room, because tornadic wind speed increases with height above the ground.
If a center room is not available, pick a room on the N and E sides of the building. Stay close to the inside walls. Most tornadoes come from the W or SW, so always avoid rooms on the S or W side.
If in the bathroom, try to hide in the bathtub, and cover up with blankets, pillows, coats, or a small mattress, like from a baby crib.
Keep a battery powered radio or TV in your designated shelter, as well as a flashlight. There will be broken glass and other debris, so wear shoes. Never use candles, or gas lanterns, because if there is a natural gas leak, ... BOOM.
If you are in a school or office building, seek shelter on a ground floor, in narrow hallways or storage areas. Do not use auditoriums or gymnasiums. If you are in a mall, or large shopping center, seek shelter in the small stores on the ground floor.
If you are in a vehicle, abandon it quickly, and lie down in a ditch or culvert. Cover your head, and at all times, try to protect your head and chest.
