Tornado Safety at Home Apr 30, 2008 It's time yet again for
another podcast of “That Weather Show,” brought to you by the
NOAA Weather Partners in Norman, Oklahoma. I'm Rachel Forsyth.
Fact or Myth? You should open the windows in your house when a
tornado is coming. No matter where you are when a tornado
approaches, the thing to remember is to take cover! You want to
go to an interior room and put as many walls as possible between
you and the flying debris. It's the debris that kills and
injures most people. When a tornado warning is issued, take
shelter in the lowest part of a well built structure.
Underground is best, like in a storm shelter or basement. If
that's not available, head to a small, interior bathroom,
closet, or hallway. If you're in a mobile home, you're not safe
even in a weak tornado. Leave immediately and head to a nearby
shelter. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself:
Put your shoes on before heading to your safe area. If you have
time, grab a helmet to protect your head fro