Use arms to protect head and neck. If in a mobile home, get out and find shelter elsewhere. If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area or crouch near a strong building. Be aware of the potential for flooding. Use arms to protect head and neck.
Tornadoes can change direction quickly and can lift up a car or truck and toss it through the air.
Get out of the car immediately and take shelter in a nearby building. If there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in a ditch or low-lying area away from the vehicle. Be aware of the potential for flooding. While tornadoes can occur at any time of the year, Hoosiers are at their greatest risk between now and the end of June. Being prepared can help save lives.