How would you prepare for the following situation?   (provide realistic examples and details for safety and survival) (Scenario) At this moment, you are sitting at home working on your class. Suddenly, the National Weather Bureau sends an alert across your cell phone—a tornado is headed your way. You have 15 minutes before touchdown in your neighborhood. What is your plan? This is a ‘shelter in place’ scenario, you cannot outrun the tornado. Identify a safe place in your home to take shelter.

In the event of a tornado, my plan would be to check first that I have an accurate emergency alert in my mobile phone. If needed, I would quickly shut off any gas or power in my house. Next, gather up all family members and take them to a room without windows, like a bedroom or closet, on the bottom floor. Before entering this safe room, I will grab essential items such as medications and documents in waterproof cases, flashlights with extra batteries, bottled water, non-perishable snacks/foods and a battery-operated radio for updates about the storm’s progress. We should cover ourselves in blankets and pillows to protect us from falling debris once we enter the safe room. Stay alert throughout the tornado, if at all possible. Listen for any weather warnings and changes in wind directions that may indicate danger.