on the road. Gather any important documents. Make sure you have records of bank account numbers, birth, and marriage certificates. Create an inventory of valuable household items and check them off after the tornado has passed. Have a copy of your will, contracts, and deeds, passports, social security cards, and immunization records. Go to a safe place. The safest place is often the basement, the cellar, or the lowest of the building. If you do not have a basement, move to an area away from any windows, such as the bathroom or a closet. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a heavy table. Use your arms to protect your head and neck from flying debris. If you are not at home, avoid auditoriums, movie theaters, cafeterias, and shopping centers that have wide-span roofs. Never attempt to drive when there is a tornado. The tornado usually shifts directions quickly and can easily toss a large truck or car through the air. Get out of the car and seek cover under a bridge or in a low-lying area. Help injured and trapped people. If you are in a situation where you are not trapped go outside and help as many people as possible after the twister passes. Many people usually die because the rescue units are too busy. Help people if they are trapped under fallen debris and give them first aid in the event that they are injured. Tornado safety and preparedness are key to protecting your loved ones during a tornado. So far there has been no evidence that tornadoes pick up objects and move it to Oz, but we do know they can lift enormous objects and cause billions of dollars in damage. It is important to remember that two percent of all tornadoes are severe and most well built homes can withstand the brutal punishment. The next time natures fury strikes in your city, you will be well aware of the raw power of the tornado. Nothing is guaranteeing your survival but since you are ready for impact, you have just...
