Tornado Safety

5/12/2021 (Permalink)

Now is the time to be prepared for Tornadoes.

In the midst of tornado season for the Quad Cities, it’s a great time to review some basic safety tips!

First things first, knowing when a tornado is coming. A tornado watch is issued when there is a possibility that a tornado could occur. It usually covers a broad area and lasts a longer period of time. A tornado warning is issued when severe weather is actually happening. Usually, a tornado warning is a siren that sounds a steady tone for three minutes. Under a tornado warning, it’s important to retreat to a safe place.

Where is a safe place? A basement or a room on the lowest floor toward the center of your home without windows. Do not stay in a mobile home and if you’re in a car, find the nearest shelter. If you cannot find any shelter while driving, lie flat in the nearest ditch and cover your head with your hands.

It’s important to be prepared in case of a tornado. Keep fresh batteries and a battery-operated radio or TV that you can stay up to date on weather conditions. Have a flashlight, water, non-perishable foods, and medications in an emergency kit. Be sure that your kids know what to do during a tornado either at home or at school.

Remember that if a tornado does affect your home, SERVPRO of the Quad Cities is Here to Help ® after the storm has passed! Stay safe and know that when disaster strikes, we can make it “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO of Davenport/Bettendorf | (563)386-3540
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