Tornado

Resources on how to deal with nature's fury

Links

Other important Information:

General Tornado Information

Tordnado Backgrounder
Emergency Information, Danger Zones, and the Fujita Scale
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Tornado Safety Tips
What to do before, during, and after a tornado occurs
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Tornadoes
What to do before, during, and after a tornado.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Planning & Preparation

Deciding to Stay or to Go (PDF)
A families' guide to preparing for natural disasters.
(Source: American Red Cross & FEMA)

Are You Ready for a Tornado? (PDF)
A guide to preparing for such an emergency.
(Source: American Red Cross)

How to Make a Disaster Supplies Kit
A guide to make a collection of basic items that a household may need in the event of a disaster.
(Source: FEMA)

Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House
A guide to planning your shelter from a storm.
(Source: FEMA)

Good planning can help recover from tornado, wind damage (PDF)
Questions to consider when making long-term decisions after a tornado
Source: University of Minnesota)

Appropriate Clean-up Attire: Saftey First (PDF)
The most important aspect of tornado clean-up work is dressing safely
(Source: University of Minnesota)

Recovery

Wind damaged structure/trees
Assessing and dealing with structures suffering from wind damage
(Source: University of Minnesota)

Money and Crisis
Dealing with money matters, tornado-related insurance claims, and contractors
(Source: University of Minnesota)

Home Repair and Cleaning
Steps for home owners to take during home repair and cleanup. Site provides specific cleaning tips for all types of situations.
(Source: Michigan State University)

Mold in the Home Resource Guide
Information pertaining to the prevention and clean-up of molds along with flooding concerns.

How to help in the recovery process?

INVOAD - Help Indiana Recover from Tornado Damage
To learn more about volunteering your time, donating goods or needed items, and contributing money click the above link. (Please be patient and try again later if you don't get this page on the first click.)

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities.

Tornado Safety for Kids

FEMA for Kids: Tornadoes
Interactive and educational activities for youth, such as: Videos, Coloring Books, Tornado Disaster Math, and Disaster Intensity Scales. (Source: FEMA)

Billy and Maria Learn About Tornado Safety (Part 1)
A printable coloring book about how tornados form, what to do when the warning siren sounds, and how to protect yourself during an actual tornado. (Source: NOAA)

Billy and Maria Learn About Tornado Safety (Part 2)
A printable coloring book describing what to do if riding in a vehicle during a tornado. (Source: NOAA)

Billy and Maria Learn About Tornado Safety (Part 3)
A printable coloring book describing what to do if at home during a tornado. (Source: NOAA)

Tornado Photo Gallery

2004 Borden and Marengo, Indiana Tornado Damage

Archived Information

11-6-05   News release about the southern Indiana tornado

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