Tornado Emergency Preparedness – What to Do and Who to Call
Avoid being unprepared for the devastation and calamity tornadoes cause when they touch down and roar through your community. Knowing how to prepare and what to expect during and after such a disaster will help get you quickly on your feet. New Image Roofing Atlanta assembled this comprehensive guide for tornado preparedness, damage mitigation, and recovery. Tornado Watch Vs. Tornado Warning When weather conditions are primed for tornado formation, the National Weather Service (NWS) will issue advisories to all communities in that area. Some people still confuse the difference between a watch and a warning. Consider the following explanations: Tornado Watch – issued by the NWS when weather conditions in an area suggest an increased severe weather risk capable of producing a tornado. Tornado Warning – The NWS releases a Tornado Warning when a tornado has been observed or detected by weather radar. A warning means you should immediately seek shelter. Tornado Preparedness ...