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Tornado Safety Preparation

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<h1>Tornado Safety Preparation</h1>
<p>This playbook provides a comprehensive guide for homeowners to prepare their home and family for a tornado. It includes steps for securing the property, developing a safety plan, and identifying appropriate sheltering methods.</p>

<h3>Step 1: Awareness</h3>
<p>Stay informed about local weather forecasts and sign up for tornado alerts through local news sources, weather apps, or community alert systems.</p>

<h3>Step 2: Emergency Kit</h3>
<p>Prepare an emergency kit containing water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, flashlights, batteries, a whistle, and other essentials.</p>

<h3>Step 3: Family Plan</h3>
<p>Develop a family tornado plan that includes identification of a safe room or storm shelter, a communication strategy, and practice drills.</p>

<h3>Step 4: Secure Home</h3>
<p>Inspect and fortify your home by securing loose items, reinforcing doors/windows, and considering the installation of a safe room or storm shelter.</p>

<h3>Step 5: Insurance Review</h3>
<p>Review and update your homeowners insurance policy to ensure it covers tornado damage and consider adding additional coverage if necessary.</p>

<h3>Step 6: Sheltering</h3>
<p>Identify the safest place in your home to take shelter during a tornado, such as a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls.</p>

<h3>Step 7: Practice Drills</h3>
<p>Conduct regular tornado drills with all family members so everyone knows what to do and where to go when a tornado warning is issued.</p>

<h2>General Notes</h2>

<h3>Shelter Options</h3>
<p>If your home does not have a basement or storm shelter, consider arranging a shelter plan with a neighbor who has one or research community shelter locations.</p>

<h3>Pet Safety</h3>
<p>Include your pets in your tornado safety plan by having a pet emergency kit and safe transport options readily available.</p>