Houston Weather: Tornado safety tips from National Weather Service
HOUSTON - If a tornado warning is issued, do you know where to seek shelter? What if you are not at home?
MORE: National Weather Service to shares safety tips all week-long for Severe Weather Awareness Week
The Houston/Galveston National Weather Service Office continues its Severe Weather Awareness Week with a focus on Tornadoes for Wednesday.
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Do you know there are three different alerts: Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning, or Tornado Emergency?
DAY 1 SAFETY TIPS: Heat safety tips from the National Weather Service
If a Tornado Warning is issued, do you know where to seek shelter? What if you are driving? Remember, bridges and overpasses are not safe storm shelters!
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Whether it is severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter weather, flooding, or tropical cyclones, it is vital to have a disaster supply kit ready.
DAY 2 SAFETY TIPS: Thunderstorm safety tips from the National Weather Service
Plan ahead, know where the nearest shelter is, and practice a tornado/severe weather drill with your family.
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Have you ever noticed the wording "THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION" in severe weather watches? Here’s what it means.
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Have you ever thought about where to seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued while driving? Here are some tips!
DAY 3 SAFETY TIPS: Tornado safety tips from National Weather Service
Remember, bridges and overpasses are NOT safe storm shelters!
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You know to take shelter immediately if your area receives a Tornado Warning. But what makes a good shelter? Take the time now to figure out your options and make sure you’re Weather-Ready.
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Mobile homes are not safe shelters when tornadoes threaten an area. On average, a total of 72 percent of all tornado-related fatalities are in homes and 54 percent of those fatalities are in mobile homes.
When you are in a mobile home, you are 15 to 20 times more likely to be killed in comparison to when you are in a permanent home.
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Whether it is severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter weather, flooding, or tropical cyclones, it is vital to have a disaster supply kit ready.
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Plan ahead, know where the nearest shelter is, and practice a tornado/severe weather drill with your family.