Take Action

If there is a Tornado Warning issued, seek shelter immediately.

Indoors

• Get to a basement or safe room. If there’s no basement, get to a small, interior room on the lowest level.

• Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls. 

• Use your arms to protect your head and neck. 

Outdoors or in a Vehicle

• If you can safely get to a sturdy building, do so immediately. 

• If there’s no nearby shelter, take cover in a stationary vehicle and buckle up. Put your head down below the windows; cover your head with your hands and a blanket, coat, or other cushion if possible.

• Do not get under an overpass or bridge.  You’re safer in a low, flat location.

• Watch out for flying debris.

If there is a Flood or Flash Flood Warning issued, move to higher ground immediately.

• If told to evacuate, do so immediately.

• Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping noises - get out!

• Don't walk through flood waters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. Floodwater can contain a variety of hazards that pose a health and safety risk. 

Do NOT drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade; Turn Around, Don't Drown! Water may

be deeper than it appears and can hide hazards such as sharp objects, washed out road surfaces, electrical wires, chemicals, etc.