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What do You do if you are in the Car when a Tornado Hits ?

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

 Being in a vehicle when a tornado hits can be a terrifying

experience...First you should recognize the warning signsstorm warning sign

that there is a possibility that a tornado could strike the area soon.

 

             These warning signs include:

 

   1)  Strong rotation of clouds

   2) Swirling debris at ground level...not all tornadoes have

      a funnel

   3) Hail or heavy rain followed by an eerie calmness or

         rapid wind shift.

   4) Loud, continuous rumble that doesn't fade quickly like

        thunder during a storm

    5) Bright blue/green to white flashes at ground level of

         light can mean snapped power lines

Funnel cloud

  

 

        What do you do if you are in the car/truck during this time?

                                             

        

   Vehichles are extremely risky during a tornado. One option is to try to drive out of its path by moving at right angles to the tornado. While this is recommended by experts, it may be extremely difficult to do under stormy circumstances. Alternative actions can include seeking shelter in a sturdy building...optimally underground.

    Stay in the car with your head as protected as possible and below the level of the windows. Keep your seat belt fastened. If you can get out of the car and be lower than the roadway, not under a bridge, seek shelter in that place.

     We hope none of these warnings and cautions are ever necessary...as we approach this stormy season across the country...knowing where to go and how to handle the situation can be life saving.

   Wishing you shelter from every storm...Sally & David Hanson.

 

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Comments (17)

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I've never been in a tornado. I've seen them in movies and just can't imagine  the site of a tornado.

Apr 26, 2016 11:59 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Thanks for the advice Sally K and David.  I can't imagine how scarey that would be.

Apr 26, 2016 12:01 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Excellent advice.  Most people wold try and outrun it but that is not a realistic idea.

Apr 26, 2016 12:54 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Sally and David, I grew up in Tornado Alley, and by the time a tornado finally hit Topeka (and it was a big one), I was living in New York.  And all these years later, people are still talking about it, retelling the story at every class reunion.  

Apr 26, 2016 01:34 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Sally K. & David L. Hanson ,  Being in a tornado area, the TV stations are always teaching the citizens the procedures.  This week, they have started visiting all of the schools in the area.  Their theme is "Where is your safe place".

Apr 26, 2016 02:43 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I have never prepared for one, though we had a small one pass by some few years ago.

Apr 26, 2016 06:16 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Sally K. & David L. Hanson . I have had the experience of being in a car during a tornado. Not fun.

Apr 26, 2016 07:13 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Sally. Fortunately have not had the experience, but appreciate the advice.

Apr 26, 2016 07:14 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Sally and David.  Thanks for the information.  Hopefully, I will never have to use it.

Apr 26, 2016 09:03 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is very good advice to share.

Have a great Wednesday and an outstanding week.

Apr 26, 2016 09:48 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Sally and David,

Lets see if I can remember this sound advice if in the area of one.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Apr 26, 2016 10:13 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Just reading this is frightening enough to me. I never want to be in that situation! 

Apr 26, 2016 10:26 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Important advice for many throughout the country...

Apr 26, 2016 10:31 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the post. I hope I am never in a car when a tornado hits.

Apr 26, 2016 10:51 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Sally K. & David L. Hanson - very sage advice.  I realize that this is a very serious topic and if you live in an area that is prone to tornadoes you need to know and understand this information. However, as I read the topic, I thought to myself .... then I must be very lost because we are not prone to this type of weather where I live.  BUT, this could also be applied to any high wind situation and I might find myself in Phoenix or southern AZ during a Haboob one day.

Apr 26, 2016 11:42 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Sally and David. What a terrifying thought. I hope I never ever have this experience.

Apr 27, 2016 12:02 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks for this good advice. I hope that I am never in a car with a tornado nearby - I am sure I would be too terrified to think calmly!

Apr 27, 2016 08:37 PM