What to Do If a Tornado Strikes Overnight While Asleep
• Develop a detailed emergency plan, including a safe room, emergency kit, and multiple alert systems, to prepare for tornadoes.
• Immediately seek shelter in your designated safe room when a tornado warning is issued, protecting yourself from debris with blankets or helmets.
• Stay informed via a NOAA weather radio during the tornado, and carefully inspect for hazards after the storm passes, signaling for help if trapped.
Nighttime tornadoes: increased danger and complexity
Waking up to the blare of a tornado siren is alarming enough, but the prospect of a tornado striking while you're asleep adds a layer of complexity and danger. Nighttime tornadoes are particularly hazardous because visibility is limited, and people are less likely to be actively monitoring weather alerts. Knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of survival.
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