If in a mobile home, get out and find shelter elsewhere. Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, large hallways, or a shopping mall. Use arms to protect head and neck. 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.
Tornadoes can change direction quickly and can lift up a car or truck and toss it through the air.
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. Don't try to move the seriously injured unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.