Orwell, Ohio

... This public information statement is in conjunction with
severe weather awareness week...

What would you do... in case of a tornado????

The National Weather Service urges you to do the following:

... ... ... ... ... ... .Before the storm... ... ... ... ... ...
-now is the time to plan for tornado emergencies. A little
planning now may just save your life. Develop a plan for you and your
family for home... work... school... and outdoors.
-Have frequent drills... know what to do!!!
-know your County in which you live and keep a map close by to follow
storm movement from weather bulletins.
-Have a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm and battery back-up.
-Listen to radio and TV for up-dated weather information.

... ..If a warning is issued or a tornado approaches... ..
-When at home... stay away from windows... doors... or outside walls.
Go to a basement or interior part of the house on the lowest floor.
Cover your head with something sturdy for protection.
-If caught outside... lie flat on low ground and shield your head with
your arms. Watch for possible flooding in low lying areas.
-If in a car or truck... do not try to outrun a tornado. Leave
your vehicle and take cover in a sturdy building. If no building
is available... leave your vehicle for lower ground and cover your
head.
-Mobile homes offer little protection... if threatening weather is
approaching... seek sturdier shelter. If no substantial shelter is
nearby, lie flat in a ditch or low ground.
-When in a public building... move to a designated shelter area.
These are usually identified in schools... hospitals and other
public buildings. Otherwise... go to a small interior room or
hallway on the lowest floor possible.

Remember... a Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornado formation. You should continue your daily routine during a
Tornado Watch... but keep an eye on the sky... keep abreast of current
weather information for your area... and be prepared to take quick
action if necessary.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been sighted on the ground or
is indicated by Doppler radar. When a warning is issued... move to a
safe shelter immediately. Also remember that tornadoes occasionally
develop in areas in which a Severe Thunderstorm Watch or warning is
in effect. So... remain alert if your County is in a Severe
Thunderstorm Watch or warning.


Gary Garnet
warning and coordination meteorologist... Cleveland OH