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Tornado emergency kit checklist
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What should be in a tornado emergency kit?
Start with a basic kit (water, food, radio, flashlight, first aid, documents, medicines), then add: a chosen safe spot: basement or small interior room, helmets for each person, sturdy shoes kept near the safe spot, noaa weather radio with fresh batteries.
What is the most important tornado safety tip?
When a warning sounds, go to your safe spot right away. Cover your head and neck.
How much water do I need in an emergency kit?
Ready.gov recommends one gallon of water per person per day, for several days. For a family of four, three days is 12 gallons. Pets need water too.
Where should I keep my emergency kit?
Somewhere cool, dry and easy to grab, like a hall closet. Keep a smaller kit in your car and at work.
How often should I check my kit?
Twice a year is a good habit, for example when the clocks change. Replace expired food, water, medicines and batteries.
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