Both
tornado and hurricane are rotating storms causing massive destruction
and have nothing in common. Tornadoes form over land due to
thunderstorms when the weather is in stable and wind shear in the
atmosphere. Hurricanes form over water due to a storm in a warm or
tropical area and are less frequent than tornadoes. Let us look at
few tips to make effective tornado
shelters
and hurricane
shelters.
Hurricane
Shelter
You
can make your in-door hurricane shelter effective to protect your
family by following a few tips. Pick a room without windows
underground of your house. If you happen to live in an apartment on a
higher level, just know where the emergency shelters in your
neighborhood exist. Now, for your indoor shelter, identify a safe
place to store non-perishable food and water. Just imagine what life
will be like immediately after the storm. There will be no
electricity, and your home might be severely damaged. Make sure you
have flashlights, batteries, plastic sheets, boots, and materials to
protect yourself and your belongings during natural disasters.
Tornado
Shelter
A
tornado
shelter requires
careful planning to be truly powerful. Your focus should be on the
door to the tornado
shelter.
A steel door in a steel frame is the best option for maximum
stability and protection against possibly large, heavy flying debris.
You can also consider building safe rooms of
any size you
desire. The room should be of concrete with steel doors installed
underground a garage or yard. Where it is not possible for an
underground shelter, consider a concrete structure inside the house
and can serve as a closet or storage room.
Conclusion
During
natural disasters, protect your family in such shelters. Start
planning early enough to install shelters to prevent loss of life
during such natural calamities.
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