Storm Preparedness: Helpful Disaster Action Tips

Before the Storm

Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

Indoors During a Tornado

If you are inside a structure, put as many walls as possible between you and the outside

Vehicles & Mobile
Homes

If in a vehicle or mobile home during a tornado, get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building.

Outdoors During a Tornado

Lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Be aware of the potential for flooding.

Before the Storm

Indoors During an Earthquake

Stay inside. Research shows most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location.

Outdoors During an Earthquake

Stay there until shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, exits, and alongside exterior walls.

In Your Car During a Flood

Flood Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.

Outdoors During a Flood

Avoid moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. Use a stick to check the ground firmness in front of you.

Indoors During a Hurricane

Remain indoors and away from windows and glass doors. Close all interior doors, secure and brace external doors.