Annexure - Wardha District

Tornado:
Before Tornado
• Look for the approaching storms. Before the tornado hits, wind may stop blowing.
You may see a cloud of debris marking the location of tornado. Tornadoes may happen
close to the trailing edge of thunderstorm.
• The sky becomes dark and often greenish. You may see clear and sunlit sky behind the
tornado.
• Tornado has a loud roar, almost like a freight train.
• Listen to weather radio or commercial radio or television for latest information about
tornado.
• As you see the approaching tornado, immediately be prepared to take shelter.
• Take cover and stay off from windows, doors, walls and open space.
• Protect your self from falling debris.
• If in a vehicle, get out at once and take shelter in a substantial structure.
• If you do not find any shelter, you may lie flat in a nearby ditch with your hands
covering your head.
During Tornado
• Reach to basement or storm cellar or the last level of building.
• You can also go to the inner hallway or the little small room with no windows.
• Do not go near windows.
• Get under the piece of strong furniture.
• Cover your head and neck with your arms.
After a Tornado
• After the tornado, you may see much debris. Take care of your safety.
• Listen to radio or television to have the recent emergency information.
• Help the injured and trapped persons. Give them first aid and don't try to move in the
seriously injured.
• Keep your way off the damaged buildings.
• Come back home when authorities declare that it is safe.
• Use telephone only in emergency.
• Clean spilled medicines, gasoline or any sort of flammable liquids.
• Leave the building if you smell gas or any chemical fume.
Supplies to face Tornado
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Handy, battery-operated radio with additional batteries
• First aid kit and manual
• Emergency water and food
• Non-electric can opener
• Important medicines
• Cash
• Credit cards
• Tough shoes
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