Contents:
- Medical Video: 7 Ways to Survive Natural Disasters
- Is that a tornado?
- Signs of a tornado will occur
- Preparation before the occurrence of a tornado
- When a tornado occurs
- If you are indoors
- If you are in a vehicle
- If you are outdoors
- Handling after a tornado
Medical Video: 7 Ways to Survive Natural Disasters
The tornado phenomenon needs to be watched out. Because, this phenomenon often occurs suddenly and so quickly. So, what should be done before, during, and after a tornado? Check out the tips in this article.
Is that a tornado?
Quoted from various sources, a tornado is a whirlwind of high winds with a speed of 120 km / h or more. This phenomenon usually occurs in the tropics between the north and south back lines, except in areas that are very close to the equator.
A tornado is caused by a difference in pressure in a weather system. That is why, this natural phenomenon occurs more frequently during the changing seasons or transition.
Usually a tornado moves in a straight line and passes after a maximum of 5 minutes. Although fairly short, this wind can cause damage or destroy anything in front of it. Even this natural event can also cost lives.
Signs of a tornado will occur
Although in many cases a tornado occurs suddenly, actually a tornado can be known if you carefully read natural signs. Here are some natural signs that you can be aware of if there is a tornado:
- For several days you often feel hot because of the hot weather that is not like a typical day.
- The appearance of white clouds clustered and layered in the sky. Shortly afterwards, there were dark, large and tall clumps of cloud that looked like cauliflower.
- There was a sound of thunder and thunder loudly shouting from one another in the distance.
Preparation before the occurrence of a tornado
As explained above, tornadoes usually occur during transition in the afternoon or evening. That is why, preparations for days are needed to reduce the risk of damage to your property and save time in an emergency. Here are some things you can do before a tornado:
- Trim tall tree branches around your house.
- Find a shelter for evacuation near your home. After that, ppay close attention to the evacuation plan and protection for yourself and your family. Review the plan and make sure everyone understands it.
- Strengthen or strengthen your home building. One of them you can install a window frame made of metal.
- Clean the area around your house from unused materials. The reason is, these materials can be flown by a tornado that is feared to hurt someone or cause severe damage to the building.
- Keep all important documents such as birth certificates, insurance documents, land certificates, etc. in a safe and waterproof.
- The most important thing, do not forget to arrange emergency equipment in one bag so that when you and your family are required to evacuate outside the house, you do not have to think about what items to bring. But remember, because this equipment is an emergency, you are advised to bring only important things, such as radios that use batteries, flashlights and extra batteries, warm clothes, emergency food and water, and first aid kits.
When a tornado occurs
If you are indoors
- Close the window and door then lock.
- Turn off all electricity and electronic equipment. Do not forget, dislodged gas cylinder regulator to prevent fire.
- Away from the corner of the room, doors, windows, and the outer walls of the building. You can take refuge in a safe place like in the middle of a room.
If you are in a vehicle
- Immediately stop the speed of the vehicle and find the nearest shelter there.
If you are outdoors
- If you feel lightning will grab, immediately bend down, sit and hug your knees to the chest.
- Don't lie down on the ground.
- Immediately enter into a house or building that seems sturdy.
- Avoid sheltering near electric poles, billboards, bridges, and overpasses.
- Be aware of objects that are flown by the wind, because they can cause severe injury to death.
Handling after a tornado
- Check whether you or the people around you are injured or need medical assistance.
- Report immediately to the authorities if there is damage related to electricity, gas and other damage.
- Stay vigilant and keep an eye on developments in the current situation regarding the potential for further tornadoes through information in the mass media or authorized officials.
