Tornado Safety
It is recommended that people in the path of a large and violent tornado, whether referenced in a Tornado Warning or a Tornado Emergency, seek shelter in a basement, cellar or safe room, as more violent tornadoes pose a significant risk of very serious injury or death for people above ground level. Those who do not have below-ground shelter are still advised to take cover in a room in the center of the home on the lowest floor, and cover themselves with some type of thick padding (mattress, blankets, etc.), to protect against falling debris in the event the roof and ceiling collapse.
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