The best way to hear a tornado warning is with a NOAA weather radio with an alarm. The best place to survive a tornado is a small room on the lowest floor, away from windows, and near the center of the building. While advanced Doppler radar means that warnings are almost always available before large tornadoes, smaller tornadoes can touch down with little or no warning. If large hail begins to fall during a thunderstorm, it is best to assume that a tornado is nearby. Disaster preparation Remember that very young children learn through visual demonstration, following the examples of others, acting things out, and repetition.
Older children can add reading and listening to their learning processes.
Teach children the location of the safe areas in the facility for situations that may occur in your geographic area. Assure children that their caregiver will be with them in the safe area. To calm fears, caregivers can lead the children in songs, both during practice and in case of a true emergency. Soothing comments, being responsive to questions, and perhaps rubbing children's backs can also help. Invite children to express their feelings and fears by discussing, drawing, or other developmentally appropriate approaches.