Here are some tips for putting together supplies in the case of a tornado. A big difference between this and other storm preparedness is that tornadoes can strike without much warning; limiting your response time. Advance planning is crucial.
These items would be extremely useful to have in your storm shelter, or to take with you to your storm shelter, when severe weather strikes.
Disaster Supply Kit
You should store your emergency supplies as close to your shelter as possible.
You should store your emergency supplies as close to your shelter as possible.
You will want to be able to monitor the latest information directly from your National Weather Service. They make radios with hand-crank rechargers. This way you never have to worry about batteries.
A Map to Track Storms
You will need to be able to track the progress of the storm. Since warning texts include county names, a county outline map of your area is a great thing to keep handy. You might also keep a state highway map, which includes most of the cities and towns referred to in NWS warnings and statements. The NWS Norman provides a handout with a county map, which can be downloaded in pdf format.
You will need to be able to track the progress of the storm. Since warning texts include county names, a county outline map of your area is a great thing to keep handy. You might also keep a state highway map, which includes most of the cities and towns referred to in NWS warnings and statements. The NWS Norman provides a handout with a county map, which can be downloaded in pdf format.
Shoes
This will be very important if your home is damaged and you must walk across broken glass or other debris!
A lot of people neglect this need. Just save an old pair next time you buy a pair of shoes and keep them in with your other emergency supplies.
Identification
You may need identification to move around in the area should significant damage occur. A list of all house occupants and pets should also be included. If you or any other occupants are on special medication that should be included on the list as well.
Your Car Keys
If your car is drivable, you will need the keys to be able to use it. It's a good idea to keep an extra set in your shelter area.
If your car is drivable, you will need the keys to be able to use it. It's a good idea to keep an extra set in your shelter area.
Cell Phone
If there is phone service, you will certainly want your phone. However, remember that cell phone service may be interrupted after a tornado or other disaster! They also make hand-crank phone chargers.
If there is phone service, you will certainly want your phone. However, remember that cell phone service may be interrupted after a tornado or other disaster! They also make hand-crank phone chargers.
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