TORNADOES Tornadoes seldom occur west of I-25, if one should take place the most likely outcome would be localized Tornado sirens: moderate damage to personal and The City & County of commercial property. Damage may include Broomfield does not broken windows, damaged vehicles, damage have tornado sirens. The characteristics to structures (e.g., roofing, siding, and of the tornadoes access to property). There may be risk of that are most likely injury or death to individuals who do not to occur in the City take appropriate precautions. & County of Tornado Danger Signs ·An approaching cloud of debris can mark the location of a tornado, even if a funnel is not visible. ·Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and the air may become very still. ·Tornadoes generally occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm. It is not uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado.
Before A Tornado
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Refer to: Preparedness Essentials
Broomfield make it difficult to provide warning prior to the tornado being formed. Broomfield Emergency Management recommends that you utilize a weather alert app for your mobile device or equip your home with a NOAA Public Alert Weather Radio to receive all watches and warnings that may affect our community.
Have a 72-Hour Preparedness Kit assembled. Home Kit + Go Kit + Car Kit = 72-Hour Preparedness Kit. Create your Communications plan. Create a Shelter-in-Place plan for Tornado. Create an Evacuation plan if you are in a mobile home. Obtain a NOAA Public Alert Weather Radio or utilize a weather alert app for your mobile device to monitor severe weather. Learn the Early Warning & Information Systems available in Broomfield. Learn the warning terms for Tornadoes so that you clearly understand the risk to your family and your
Tornado Watch—issued by the National Weather Service when tornadoes are possible in your area. Remain alert for approaching storms. This is the time to remind family members where the safest places within your home are located; and to listen to the radio or television for further developments. When a Tornado Watch is announced, it means conditions are present for a tornado. Tornado Warning—issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately. Keep a radio / TV tuned for further information, and gather emergency supplies.
