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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface

of the Earth and the stormy clouds above.
of the Earth and the stormy clouds above.

This fierce windstorm is also often referred to as a whirl wind or twister.
This fierce windstorm is also often referred to as a whirl wind or twister.

Most tornadoes are found in the Great Plains of the central United States, because it’s
Most tornadoes are found in the Great Plains of the central United States, because it’s

an ideal environment for the formation of severe thunderstorms.
an ideal environment for the formation of severe thunderstorms.

In this area, known as Tornado Alley, storms are caused when dry cold air moving south
In this area, known as Tornado Alley, storms are caused when dry cold air moving south

from Canada meets warm moist air traveling north from the Gulf of Mexico.
from Canada meets warm moist air traveling north from the Gulf of Mexico.

Tornados are hugely destructive forces of nature.
Tornados are hugely destructive forces of nature.

If you find yourself face to face with one, quick thinking is needed.
If you find yourself face to face with one, quick thinking is needed.

In this episode of The Infographics Show, we’ll attempt to work out: What Is The Safest
In this episode of The Infographics Show, we’ll attempt to work out: What Is The Safest

Place During a Tornado?
Place During a Tornado?

On August 3 this year, 12-year-old Hayley and her 10-year-old brother, Hunter Oleschak
On August 3 this year, 12-year-old Hayley and her 10-year-old brother, Hunter Oleschak

were among 40 people who huddled in the basement of their grandparents' home near Margaret
were among 40 people who huddled in the basement of their grandparents' home near Margaret

Bruce Beach while an F-4 tornado tore across the property on its way to Lake Manitoba.
Bruce Beach while an F-4 tornado tore across the property on its way to Lake Manitoba.

The power of a tornado is categorized on the Fujita Tornado Intensity, or F Scale with
The power of a tornado is categorized on the Fujita Tornado Intensity, or F Scale with

ratings from F1 to F5; 5 being the most destructive.
ratings from F1 to F5; 5 being the most destructive.

The F4 that these two children survived is considered devastating with winds between
The F4 that these two children survived is considered devastating with winds between

207 and 260 mph.
207 and 260 mph.

The tornado that hit the Alonsa area killed one man, 77-year-old Jack Furrie, and destroyed
The tornado that hit the Alonsa area killed one man, 77-year-old Jack Furrie, and destroyed

several homes, trailers, vehicles and farm structures.
several homes, trailers, vehicles and farm structures.

It also destroyed an outbuilding on the Oleschak property.
It also destroyed an outbuilding on the Oleschak property.

CBC News reported that both Hunter and Hayley saw and heard the twister as it chewed its
CBC News reported that both Hunter and Hayley saw and heard the twister as it chewed its

way across the RM of Alonsa.
way across the RM of Alonsa.

They said they spent their time in the basement of their home, huddled under a mattress, placed
They said they spent their time in the basement of their home, huddled under a mattress, placed

there by their dad, "just in case a tree fell on the house," Hunter said.
there by their dad, "just in case a tree fell on the house," Hunter said.

So in this case it looks like a mattress acted as good safety cover for young Haley and Hunter.
So in this case it looks like a mattress acted as good safety cover for young Haley and Hunter.

What other recommendations are out there if you find yourself in the heart of a tornado?
What other recommendations are out there if you find yourself in the heart of a tornado?

Oklahoma is located in Tornado Alley, and so there’s no better place to seek advice
Oklahoma is located in Tornado Alley, and so there’s no better place to seek advice

than from the website of the Oklahoma Emergency Medical Services Authority, or EMSA.
than from the website of the Oklahoma Emergency Medical Services Authority, or EMSA.

Here’s the advice they give on the safest places to be during a tornado:
Here’s the advice they give on the safest places to be during a tornado:

In terms of how much time you have to play with, if a tornado has been spotted by the
In terms of how much time you have to play with, if a tornado has been spotted by the

weather radar, you need to seek shelter immediately.
weather radar, you need to seek shelter immediately.

A basement or storm shelter underground is by far the safest place to be, but you may
A basement or storm shelter underground is by far the safest place to be, but you may

not have time to reach one, in which case you’ll need to improvise and find the safest
not have time to reach one, in which case you’ll need to improvise and find the safest

place possible.
place possible.

If you are at home when the storms hits, here is the advice:
If you are at home when the storms hits, here is the advice:

1.
1.

If you have a cellar, storm shelter, safe room or basement available, go immediately
If you have a cellar, storm shelter, safe room or basement available, go immediately

to that area.
to that area.

If none of these options are available to you, then you should get to the lowest level
If none of these options are available to you, then you should get to the lowest level

of your home.
of your home.

2.
2.

Find the nearest windowless interior room, such as a bathroom, closet or inner hallway.
Find the nearest windowless interior room, such as a bathroom, closet or inner hallway.

3.
3.

Stay as far from windows as possible – they will shatter when the storm hits.
Stay as far from windows as possible – they will shatter when the storm hits.

4.
4.

Go to the center of the room – corners tend to attract debris.
Go to the center of the room – corners tend to attract debris.

5.
5.

Get under a sturdy piece of furniture; heavy table or desk, and hold on to it.
Get under a sturdy piece of furniture; heavy table or desk, and hold on to it.

Or a mattress if one is available.
Or a mattress if one is available.

6.
6.

And protect your head and neck with a blanket, if possible.
And protect your head and neck with a blanket, if possible.

That’s the advice if you live in a bricks and mortar house but what if you live in a
That’s the advice if you live in a bricks and mortar house but what if you live in a

mobile home?
mobile home?

Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to tornadoes.
Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to tornadoes.

Even if they have been anchored down they can still be easily overturned by the strong
Even if they have been anchored down they can still be easily overturned by the strong

swirling winds.
swirling winds.

If you are in a mobile home when a tornado is approaching, evacuate the home immediately.
If you are in a mobile home when a tornado is approaching, evacuate the home immediately.

1.
1.

If possible find the nearest building with a strong foundation and take shelter there.
If possible find the nearest building with a strong foundation and take shelter there.

2.
2.

If a shelter is not available, lie in a ditch or low-lying area a safe distance away from
If a shelter is not available, lie in a ditch or low-lying area a safe distance away from

the mobile home.
the mobile home.

3.
3.

Use your arms to protect your head and neck.
Use your arms to protect your head and neck.

4.
4.

Stay alert to the potential for flooding.
Stay alert to the potential for flooding.

If you are at work or school:
If you are at work or school:

1.
1.

Go to the basement or an inside hallway at the lowest level.
Go to the basement or an inside hallway at the lowest level.

2.
2.

Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums, large
Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums, large

hallways or shopping malls.
hallways or shopping malls.

3.
3.

Get under a sturdy piece of furniture such as a desk or heavy table.
Get under a sturdy piece of furniture such as a desk or heavy table.

4.
4.

Use your arms to protect head and neck
Use your arms to protect head and neck

If you are in a vehicle, never try to outrun a tornado.
If you are in a vehicle, never try to outrun a tornado.

Tornadoes can change direction quickly and a car is no match for the strong tornado gusts
Tornadoes can change direction quickly and a car is no match for the strong tornado gusts

and can be tossed through the air.
and can be tossed through the air.

Get out of the vehicle immediately and take shelter in a nearby building.
Get out of the vehicle immediately and take shelter in a nearby building.

And if there is no time to take shelter, then use the same advice when stranded outside:
And if there is no time to take shelter, then use the same advice when stranded outside:

lie in a ditch or low-lying area, use your arms to protect your head and neck, and stay
lie in a ditch or low-lying area, use your arms to protect your head and neck, and stay

alert to the potential for flooding.
alert to the potential for flooding.

Those are a few suggestions on how to protect yourself if a tornado hits, but it’s also
Those are a few suggestions on how to protect yourself if a tornado hits, but it’s also

sensible to be as prepared as you can.
sensible to be as prepared as you can.

According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, the best way to stay
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, the best way to stay

safe during a tornado is to have the following items on hand: Fresh batteries and a battery-operated
safe during a tornado is to have the following items on hand: Fresh batteries and a battery-operated

TV, radio, or internet-enabled device to listen to the latest emergency weather information;
TV, radio, or internet-enabled device to listen to the latest emergency weather information;

A tornado emergency plan including access to a “safe shelter” for yourself and for
A tornado emergency plan including access to a “safe shelter” for yourself and for

people with special needs; An emergency kit, including water, non-perishable food, and
people with special needs; An emergency kit, including water, non-perishable food, and

medication; and a list of important information, including telephone numbers.
medication; and a list of important information, including telephone numbers.

And of course it’s always sensible to be aware of the weather conditions...As well
And of course it’s always sensible to be aware of the weather conditions...As well

as keeping an eye on the sky, if you know thunderstorms are expected, stay tuned to
as keeping an eye on the sky, if you know thunderstorms are expected, stay tuned to

local radio and TV stations.
local radio and TV stations.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) there is no guaranteed safety
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) there is no guaranteed safety

during a tornado.
during a tornado.

Even the possibility of a tornado must be taken seriously.
Even the possibility of a tornado must be taken seriously.

In 2016 the tornado season claimed the lives of 18 individuals and injured another 325.
In 2016 the tornado season claimed the lives of 18 individuals and injured another 325.

78% of those victims were in a mobile home or trailer park at the time of the tornado.
78% of those victims were in a mobile home or trailer park at the time of the tornado.

These storms caused an estimated $183 million in property damage.
These storms caused an estimated $183 million in property damage.

Although the most violent tornadoes can level and blow away almost any house and those within
Although the most violent tornadoes can level and blow away almost any house and those within

it, extremely violent F5 tornadoes are very rare and most tornadoes are much weaker.
it, extremely violent F5 tornadoes are very rare and most tornadoes are much weaker.

Do you know what to do in case of a massive emergency?
Do you know what to do in case of a massive emergency?

Maybe not for a tornado, but how about for an earthquake or a flood?
Maybe not for a tornado, but how about for an earthquake or a flood?

If not, you should consider taking a class with a retired US Navy military police officer
If not, you should consider taking a class with a retired US Navy military police officer

called “Basic Disaster Prep: Developing a Home Preparedness Plan.”
called “Basic Disaster Prep: Developing a Home Preparedness Plan.”

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Do you live in Tornado Alley and maybe you’ve even seen one of these destructive forces
Do you live in Tornado Alley and maybe you’ve even seen one of these destructive forces

of nature in action.
of nature in action.

Let us know in the comments.
Let us know in the comments.

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