Advance planning and quick response are the keys to surviving a tornado. To be on the safe side, conduct tornado drills even at home. Designate an area in the home as a shelter, and practice having everyone in the family go there in response to a tornado threat. After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.
Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable.
A mobile home can overturn very easily even if precautions have been taken to tie down the unit. When a tornado warning is issued, take shelter in a building with a strong foundation. If shelter is not available, lie in ditch or low-lying area a safe distance away from the unit. An approaching cloud of debris can mark the location of a tornado even if a funnel is not visible. Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and the air may become very still.