Tornadoes and Your Family
Tornados are unpredictable and can cause major damage and destruction in seconds. The extremely high winds, flying debris as well as the wreckage left behind can cause personal injury or possibly death. Although nothing can be done to prevent tornadoes, there are actions you can take to protect yourself and your family from the impact of a tornado.
Tornadoes Preparedness Factsheet
Related Websites
After a Tornado
Website with information on what to do about injuries and cleanup after a tornado.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Website with information on what to do about injuries and cleanup after a tornado.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
During a Tornado
Website with information on where to go during a tornado and how to protect yourself.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Website with information on where to go during a tornado and how to protect yourself.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Ensure Your Safety
Website with information on how to ensure your safety and the safety of others after a tornado.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Website with information on how to ensure your safety and the safety of others after a tornado.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Hazards and Threats - Tornado
Website discussing safety in the event of a tornado.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
Website discussing safety in the event of a tornado.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies: Tornadoes
Website of resources on preparing for and recovering from tornado situations.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Website of resources on preparing for and recovering from tornado situations.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Returning Home
Website with information on what to do when returning home after a tornado.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Website with information on what to do when returning home after a tornado.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Salvaging Food After A Tornado
Factsheet discussing cautions, and refrigeration and freezer concerns following a tornado.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing cautions, and refrigeration and freezer concerns following a tornado.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Tornadoes
Website for kids to learn about tornadoes and how to be ready and stay safe.
Scholastic
Website for kids to learn about tornadoes and how to be ready and stay safe.
Scholastic
Tornado
Document discussing tornado awareness, planning and protection.
National Disaster Education Coalition
Document discussing tornado awareness, planning and protection.
National Disaster Education Coalition
Tornado Preparedness and Response: Strategies for Families
Factsheet discussing how to prepare and actions to take during a tornado situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing how to prepare and actions to take during a tornado situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Tornadoes
Website with general information on tornadoes as well as how to prepare the individual and business.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Website with general information on tornadoes as well as how to prepare the individual and business.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Children
Tornadoes, hurricanes and kids.
American Psychological Association
Tornadoes, hurricanes and kids.
American Psychological Association
Tornadoes: Being Prepared
Website with general information on preparing for a tornado.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Website with general information on preparing for a tornado.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Tornadoes: Nature's Most Violent Storms
Tornadoes - general information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Tornadoes - general information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Preparedness Resources
Family Resources
Salvaging Food After A Tornado
Factsheet discussing cautions, and refrigeration and freezer concerns following a tornado.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing cautions, and refrigeration and freezer concerns following a tornado.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Tornado
Document discussing tornado awareness, planning and protection.
National Disaster Education Coalition
Document discussing tornado awareness, planning and protection.
National Disaster Education Coalition
Tornado Preparedness and Response: Strategies for Families
Factsheet discussing how to prepare and actions to take during a tornado situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing how to prepare and actions to take during a tornado situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Tornadoes: Nature's Most Violent Storms
Tornadoes - general information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Tornadoes - general information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Kids Resources
Tornadoes: Nature's Most Violent Storms
Tornadoes - general information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Tornadoes - general information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)