The safest place for safe refuge from violent weather in a storm shelter. The least safe place to find safety is in an open area. Most people would think that you should stay in your car. The safest thing to do is stop your car, get out and lay down flat on the ground. According to the United States Weather Bureau statistics, tornadoes are one of the most misunderstood phenomena of nature, and people should not take the warnings and watches as a joke.
Tornadoes cause more death than any other weather maker in the United States other than lightning.
For these reasons, this new home buyer guide to tornadoes will inform you about the dangers of tornadoes, the causes of tornadoes, when and where they are most likely to occur, the difference between a tornado watch and warning, safety measures to be taken in the event a tornado does strike and what to do if you are not in a secure place. This manual will not cover the technical and meteorological issues and characteristics of tornadoes because of its complexity. 2 Dangers of Tornadoes There have been thousands of tornadoes in the United States, and may people believe that a tornado will never affect them. Tell that to the residents of Omaha, Nebraska. The residents of Omaha were the victims of the most violent and destructive tornado in the midwest.