Tornado Safety WHAT TO LOOK FOR Dark, often greenish skies Wall Cloud Large Hail Loud Roar, similar to a freight train WHERE SHOULD I TAKE SHELTER? In a Home: First choice is the basement. In homes with no basement, take cover in the center part of the house, on the lowest floor, in a small room such as a closet or bathroom or under sturdy furniture. KEEP AWAY FROM WINDOWS. Mobile Home: Evacuate immediately, take shelter in a prearranged substantial shelter, If there is none lie flat in a ditch or ravine. Protect your head by placing your arms over it. Do not take shelter under your home. Driving a vehicle: Get out and take shelter in a nearby ditch or ravine, DO NOT get under vehicle. At Work or School: Follow advanced plans, move to interior hallways or small rooms on lowest floor.Avoid areas with glass and wide, freespan roofs. In Open Country: Lie in a gully, ditch, or low spot in ground. Hold onto something on the ground if possible. Do not seek shelter in damaged buildings. CREATE AN EMERGENCY PLAN Pick two places to meet Teach children how and when to call 911 Post emergency numbers by phone DISASTER SUPPLY KIT Flashlight Extra Batteries First Aid Kit Can Opener Canned Food Battery Operated Radio Bottled Water Extra Clothes For additional information on tornadoes or to become a Disaster Resistant Neighborhood, please contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Sergeant Alain E. Svilpe at 269-657-7787.   < < RETURN TO DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS