Do not operate or move vehicles or other equipment. Once you are safely away from the building, call the Portland Gas Department or Emergency Services immediately. Advance planning and quick response are the keys to surviving a tornado. Designate an area in the home as a shelter, and practice having everyone in the family go there in response to a tornado threat. Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information on tornadoes.
Sturdy shoes Develop an emergency communication plan.
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. Tornado Watches and Warnings A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when tornadoes are possible in your area. Remain alert for approaching storms. This is time to remind family members where the safest places within your home are located, and listen to the radio or television for further developments.