A tornado is a violent rotating column of air which is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud. If you have never experienced one, it’s likely you have seen them on TV like the scary footage of “storm chasers” on Discovery Channel – weird people who look for them and follow them. Click on the links & Images below for more important information.

Here’s a good example -- Incredible F4 Tornado Crosses the Road

Understanding the Warnings

Tornado safety begins by listening for National Weather Service advisories. A tornado watch is issued when tornadoes are possible in your area. You need to be attuned to environmental cues:

• Dark, often greenish sky
• Wall cloud
• Large hail
• Loud roar, similar to a freight train

All about tornadoes...


More than you ever wanted to know about tornadoes


Tornado Safety Information - The Police Notebook


VAEmergency.com Threats & Emergencies Tornadoes


Creating a Tornado Survival Kit – Courtesy of Oklahoma Emergency Medical Services Authority

Now that you know what to do, be sure to put together your tornado safety kit. Here are some that you will love.


Tornado Survival Kits from American Family Safety


How to make a tornado survival kit

Just like with fires, make a emergency backpack and keep it handy but you need more stuff for a tornado – check these out.




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