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Volume 15 Number 7
Tornado Safety Tips from the Red Cross
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oon warm weather will be creating the possibility of violent weather conditions. The Canadian Red Cross has developed the following Tornado Safety Tips: Tornado Watch... Conditions that are favourable for a tornado to develop in the area. Keep alert and watch for changing weather conditions, and listen to local news and weather updates. Tornado Warning... A tornado has been sighted in the area, or has been picked up on radar. Seek shelter immediately.
Before... - Have an emergency preparedness plan & kit ready that will be able to support you and your family to last at least 72
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hours. - Have a plan. - Practise the drills.
1: What is a “Tornado Watch”? a. Conditions favorable for a tornado to develop b. A tornado that has touched the ground c. When a group of people gather together to watch tornados 2: What is a “Tornado Warning”? a. A tornado is developing somewhere b. A tornado may form in your area c. A tornado has been sighted in your area, or has been picked up on radar 3: How long should your emergency preparedness kit last you and your family?
During...
Inside - Go to the lowest level of the building (cellar, basement etc.). - If there is no basement, go to an inner hallway, or smaller room with no windows (bathroom, closet). -Stay away from windows, outside walls, or doors. -Get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold on (heavy table, desk). - If in a mobile home – get out and find shelter elsewhere! At School / Work - Go to a basement or hallways at the lowest level. -Avoid places with wide-span roofs (cafeterias, shopping smalls etc.). - Use your arms to protect your head and neck. Outdoors -If possible, get inside a building. - Lie in a ditch or a low area or crouch near a strong building. - If livestock is at risk and your personal safety is not an issue, open the gates and leave the area. In a Vehicle -Leave the vehicle immediately, never try to drive! - Find shelter away from the vehicle (see above).
After... - Find out the latest information – continue to take precautions & listen to local authorities for further information and instructions. -Stay away from damaged areas and fallen power lines. - If injured, or someone you know is hurt, contact help immediately. Movie Review............. p. 3 Council Reports.......... p. 4 RCMP Report............. p. 5
Tornado Safety Quiz
a. 24 hours b. 72 hours c. 58 hours d. 36 hours 4: What should you do if you are in a vehicle and a tornado warning has been issued? a. Park the vehicle and wait for the tornado to pass b. Keep driving c. Drive faster! d. Leave the vehicle immediately and take cover in a low area 5: If you are in a building when there is a tornado, what should you do? a. Go to the lowest level of the building or an inner hallway or smaller room with no windows b. Go to places with wide-span roofs, like shopping malls etc. c. Exit the building
Question 1: Answer- A Tornado Watch: conditions favorable for a tornado to develop. Keep alert and watch for changing weather conditions, and listen to weather updates Question 2: Answer- C Tornado Warning: a tornado has been sighted in your area, or has been picked up on radar. Seek shelter immediately! Question 3: Answer- B Have an emergency preparedness plan and kit ready that will be able to support you and your family to last at least 72 hours. For more information on emergency preparedness plan’s and kits visit : redcross.ca/prepare Question 4: Answer- D Find shelter away from the vehicle. If the tornado is close, leave the vehicle immediately and take cover in a low area or beside a strong structured building. Never try to drive Question 5: Answer- A If you are indoors while a tornado strikes you should: -Go to the lowest level of the building (cellar, basement, etc.). -If no basement, choose an inner hallway or smaller room with no windows. -Stay away from windows, outside walls and doors. -Get under a piece of sturdy furniture like a heavy table or desk and hold on. -If in a mobile home – get out and find shelter elsewhere! -Avoid places with wide-span roofs like cafeterias and shopping smalls. -Use your arms to protect your head and neck. -Shut off power, gas and water.
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Red Williams.................. p. 5 MP Report....................... p. 8 MLA Report..................... p. 9
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Community Reports....... p. 10 Community Calendar..... p. 15 Business Directory.......... p. 16
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Summer ‘STAY-cation’ Feature Section Page 6 and 7
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