Tornado Safety How to pick a shelter Always use arms to protect head and neck. These shelters weigh around 20,000 pounds. These types of shelters have been used for many years, and have saved many lives.
More commune is a basement under a home.
This is also a very safe shelter as long as you seek shelter away from windows and pick a small enclosed area like under the stairs that lead to the basement. Also stay away from fireplace chimneys and other large items such as refrigerators, that are on the main floor. For those of you without either of the above. Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, large hallways, or shopping malls. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a workbench or heavy table or desk and hold on to it.