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Tornado Response Plan FunshMaster Branch #236 The threat ofa tornado is reaL Every year many tomadoes ravage the counhy"de and c^�m of the state While avoiding property damage during a tornado a certainly difficult,there are several steps that can be taken to enhauce personal safety. Some general guidelines for personal safety include: 1. Seek Shelter: Tryto get inside. Hyou cannot get inside,crouch for protection beside a strong structure or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area and cover your head and neck with your arms or a piece of clothing. Beware ofwater runoff. Ifimide,a good plain to bedmmg a tornado is in the basement of a building. If a basement is not available,try W mote to a protected mienorreom on the lowest floor of the building-as far as possible from exterior walls and wiadows_ Try to avoid large-span roof areas. Service slops may bean example. Try to use a piece of clothing or your Runs to shield your head and necL- 2. Doting: A tornado can literally pick am or truck up offthe ground and throw a several hundred feet. If an individual in a vehicle finds himself immediately threatened by a tornado,he should normally stop,exit the vehicle and seek shelter immediately in a nearby building. In some instances,the best option may be to get ono of the car and lie flat in a ditch m other low-lying area_ This cera offff sour protection against flying debris and reduce the chance of being tamed away by the tornado. Shield your head and neck and beware ofwatff runoff. 3. Accoummbibh-: TmnadoescouneandgomamattaofinimUn,metmseconds_They typically displace not only objects,bin people too. As soon as dangerpasses,it is important to accoum for everyone at the facility_ It is easiest to account for everyone by assembling at the evacuation assembly area(see Part 3 ofthis plan). Once at the assembly area,don't leave until told to do so by your supervisor or other responsible facility manager. 4. Hazardous Alaterials: There is little that can bedoe n prevmt the spilling m otbff release of these materials if a tornado hits the facility.However,as soon m the storm passes,every effort should be made to contain nay release- Proper authorities may also have to be notified. Additional details ea spill response activities are included in Section 1 oftbis action plan. e. Beware of Hazards: Some steps to take following a tomado include- Stay away from downed power Imes. Report them immediately to the utility company. • Stay away from damaged buildings until clemedby a qualified inspector. Evacuate if gas or other dangffous finis are detected Notify appropriate authorities. • Avoid theme of candles(m many instances untie people die fram candle-related fires after a disaster than from the disaster itself. is