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Public Information Statement

Statement as of 6:27 PM CDT on May 19, 2013


... Safety rules for tornadoes...

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service.
In the interest of public safety... the following safety rules are
provided. Public and commercial broadcast stations serving the
affected area are asked to broadcast these safety messages
frequently while the watch is in effect.

The key to tornado survival is to be prepared and take immediate
action when a warning is issued or when you feel threatened.
Remember... the actions you take during a tornado event may save
your life and the lives of those you are responsible for.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the
development of severe thunderstorms which can produce tornadoes
in and close to the watch area. If you are in the watch area...
keep informed of the latest weather information. These storms
can develop rapidly so there may be occasions when advance
warning is not possible.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated
by radar... and you should take immediate action to protect
yourself and those around you.

Follow these safety rules to keep yourself safe:

(1) Mobile homes provide absolutely no protection from high
winds. If you live in a Mobile home... plan your escape to a
nearby sturdy building that will give you proper shelter. At
the first sign of an approaching storm go immediately to this
building.

(2) in homes... apartment complexes... or other small buildings...
go to the basement or to a small all-interior room on the lowest
floor like a Hall or bathroom closet. Use heavy furniture for
shelter or cover yourself with a mattress or blanket.

(3) in schools... hospitals... factories... or shopping centers...
go to designated shelter areas. Interior Halls on the lowest
levels are usually the best. Stay away from gymnasiums or
auditoriums. Avoid all outside walls and windows.

(4) never try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. Traffic and the
layout of roads may block your escape. You should abandon cars
and trucks if a tornado approaches... and take shelter in a nearby
building.

(5) if caught in the open with no shelter nearby... find a
ditch... culvert or other low area and lay down flat. Cover your
head with your hands for protection.


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Alabama - Flood Warning , Special Statement
Alaska - Areal Flood Warning , Flood Watch / Flood Statement , Areal Flood Watch , Winter Weather Advisory , Winter Storm Warning , Frost Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Arkansas - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Lake Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
California - Special Statement
Colorado - Winter Weather Advisory , Public Information Statement
Delaware - Public Information Statement
Florida - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Special Statement
Georgia - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning, Areal Flood Warning
Hawaii - High Surf Advisory
Illinois - Tornado Watch , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
Iowa - Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Kansas - Tornado Warning , Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement
Kentucky - Flood Warning
Louisiana - Flood Warning , Lake Wind Advisory , Record Report
Maryland - Public Information Statement
Michigan - Record Report
Minnesota - Tornado Watch , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Flood Watch, Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Watch , Hydrologic Statement , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Mississippi - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Missouri - Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Montana - Areal Flood Advisory , Areal Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Nebraska - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Tornado Watch , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Wind Advisory , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Nevada - Special Statement
New Jersey - Public Information Statement
New Mexico - Fire Weather Warning , Fire Weather Watch , Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch , Record Report
North Carolina - Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
North Dakota - Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Flood Watch , Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Oklahoma - Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Lake Wind Advisory , Fire Weather Warning , Special Statement , Record Report
Oregon - Special Statement
Pennsylvania - Public Information Statement
South Carolina - Flood Warning
South Dakota - Wind Advisory , Special Statement
Tennessee - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Texas - Lake Wind Advisory , Fire Weather Warning , Fire Weather Watch , Record Report
Utah - Public Information Statement
Virginia - Flash Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Washington - Special Statement
West Virginia - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Wisconsin - Tornado Watch , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Wyoming - Winter Weather Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
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