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Be come a hero for the American Red Cross. A hero pledges to raise
$1000 for our chapter.
$1000 will
provide...
476 comfort kits containing
toiletries to disaster victims who have lost their homes
28 sleeping cots or 198 blankets
for disaster victims who must sleep in a shelter
8800 “Are You Ready for a
Tornado?” brochures for distribution to local residents
Infant formula and supplies for
20 babies after a disaster
Shoes for 50 disaster victims or
clothing for 9 individuals
Food and groceries for up to 10
families of three in one week
Minor building repairs to make
habitable 2 homes damaged by disaster
What to do to prepare for a Tornado
Prepare a Home Tornado
Plan
- Pick a place where family members could gather if a tornado is headed your
way. It could be your basement or, if there is no basement, a center hallway,
bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered.
- If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough time to go to
the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building.
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Containing--
- First aid kit and essential medications.
- Canned food and can opener.
- At least three gallons of water per person.
- Protective clothing, bedding, or sleeping bags.
- Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
- Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.
- Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water if
authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn
natural gas service back on.)
Stay Tuned for Storm
Warnings
- Listen to your local radio and TV stations for updated storm information.
- Know what a tornado WATCH and WARNING means:
- A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area.
- A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for
your area. Go to safety immediately.
- Tornado WATCHES and WARNINGS are issued by county or parish.
When a Tornado WATCH Is
Issued...
- Listen to local radio and TV stations for further updates.
- Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an
approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight
train.
When a Tornado WARNING Is
Issued...
- If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from
glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area.
- If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie
flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
- If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety
(as above).
After the Tornado
Passes...
- Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area.
- Listen to the radio for information and instructions.
- Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage.
- Do not use candles at any time.
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