Tornadoes
Practical steps for tornadoes and where to get official guidance.
Reviewed November 14, 2026
What to do
Go to a basement, safe room, or small interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows and protect your head and neck. Make arrangements to leave a mobile home for sturdy shelter before severe weather arrives.
Before the next alert
Save local emergency management contacts and share your plan with everyone in the household. Check what supplies, accessible transportation, and pet arrangements you would need if you had to leave.