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Tornados and Driving Safety
What to Do If You’re Caught in Your Car During a Tornado
Be Alert and Prepared
If You’re Caught Outside or Driving
- Don’t wait to see a funnel once you hear a Tornado Warning.
Run to a sturdy building. The basement is the safest place, but a windowless interior room on the building’s lowest level is the next alternative. Mobile homes are not safe.
Get into your car if you cannot immediately get to a shelter on foot. Fasten your seat belt and drive to the closest sturdy shelter.
Don’t try to outrun a tornado, because they can move across the landscape at 60 mph.
- If large objects start to fly past as you are driving, pull over, park, and choose the best of the following two options:
If you can get significantly below the level of the roadway, such as in a deep ditch, get out of the car and lie face down with your hands protecting your head.
Otherwise, keep your seat belt on and stay in the car. Lower your head below the level of the windows, protecting yourself with your hands. If any other protection is available, such as a blanket, wrap that over your head as well.
Always remember, whenever you encounter severe weather that a violent storm can escalate and travel quickly. If you’re at home, be ready to put your emergency plan into place, if you can – practicing family drills and setting aside supplies ahead of time will help. If not, take the most appropriate safety measures possible, such as the ones shared above.
Reposted with permission from the original author, Safeco Insurance®.
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Billy R. Martin Insurance
2032 Republic Drive
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 581-8191
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