Help your community develop a disaster safety plan with our tornado brochure. This brochure educates readers about the difference between a tornado watch and warning. Also, how tornado strengths are measured, and the dangers of each category.

It focuses on the necessary planning and preparedness steps that families and individuals can take to be disaster ready. In a tornado emergency, a few seconds can mean the difference between life and death. The handout explains the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning. 

Encouraging everyone to develop a family disaster plan, such as:

• Establish a safe room
• Find shelter
• Have access to tornado warning information
• Practice tornado drills
• Have access to a family emergency supply kit

The pamphlet also includes tips on what to do during and after the storm, such as:

• Stay alert!
• Go to your safe room
• Seek shelter
• Stay away from debris
• Establish a meeting place with family and loved ones

Get the facts about all types of tornadoes. After all, tornadoes are one of the most destructive forces on earth. Inform audiences on all five strength categories.

In conclusion, the brochure reminds viewers: “Minimize the Risk to Life and Property. Be Prepared for Tornadoes.”

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This brochure is also available in Spanish.

If you like this tornado safety brochure, then you may also like our Planning Ahead: Natural Disasters Value Pack.

Also check out more Natural Disaster topics here.