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How can I make sure my home is safe from a tornado?
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Make sure you have an emergency preparedness plan in place. This should include making sure your family has a designated meeting spot and a communication plan with other family members. 2 Make sure you have supplies on hand such as flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, and a battery-powered radio or television to stay informed about the weather situation.3 Consider investing in a weather alert system that will notify you of approaching storms. 4 If you live in an area where tornadoes are common, consider building a tornado shelter in your basement or storm cellar.5 Stay away from windows during a tornado warning and cover any openings in your roof or walls with plywood if possible. 6 If you're outside when a tornado warning is issued, take immediate cover in a nearby building or vehicle.