In the event of a tornado, here are some tornado safety rules from the National Weather Service to keep you and your family safe: ...

Depending on the circumstance, the location of your tornado safety spot will vary ... ‘DUCK’ is a great way to remember the general rules of thumb for finding shelter and ‘ducking ...

About 1,200 tornadoes strike the U.S. every year, and each year violent twisters happen outside these traditional “alleys” of tornado outbreaks, according to the National Severe Storms Laboratory.

What if you’re in an apartment? The basic tornado safety guidelines apply if you live in an apartment. Get to the lowest ...

When a tornado warning is issued, Public Safety will contact the Residence Life Office during office hours, which will start the chain of communication. If after office hours, Public Safety will ...

Make sure all members of your family know to go there when tornado warnings are issued. Don't forget pets if time allows. To ensure your safety during a tornado, remember that acting promptly is ...

Do not wait until you see or hear the tornado, it may be too late. In general, get as low as you can. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers the greatest safety.