Prepare for the worst by planning ahead in case of a tornado. To make sure you are safe, check with the safety plan of your building. For any tornado emergency, know where everyone is. It is a good idea to have a plan in place for how everyone will meet up once the disaster is over. Call your loved ones for guidance. Keep calm and don't panic.
Plan ahead
It is important to be prepared for tornadoes. Be aware of where you can shelter. If you are driving outdoors, move out of the way. Wrap your arms around your head and lower your body as much as possible. To escape the tornado, do not use your car. If you are able to, seek shelter in a building. Don't forget to notify your family members and neighbours about your location.
Go into a ditch, or gully
Many chasers opt to ride in their vehicles during a tornado warning. However, why would you choose to do that? Tornadoes can cause havoc to vehicles even if they are stationary. Many of you have seen images of vehicles and trucks that were twisted around trees or covered in deadly debris. You can get in a vehicle to provide protection that other vehicles don't offer.
Avoid getting trapped in a ditch or a canal.
Shelter in a sturdy structure if you are able. If that is impossible, you can lie down on the ground. Avoid bridges and overpasses. Stay indoors when there is a tornado warning. Do not open windows to protect yourself from debris that could cause injury. During an emergency, keep the entire family together and wait for help.
Protect yourself against falling objects
When a tornado strikes, the first thing you should do is seek shelter in a sturdy building. Once you're inside, spread your body flat on the earth. Your arms should be extended to cover your head. Move to a lower elevation, such as the basement or a storage room. If you are in a large mall or store, move to an interior area away from windows and doors. You should remain calm inside the store, and protect yourself against falling objects.
You can find shelter in your home
If a tornado is moving through an area it's crucial to find somewhere safe to hide. If possible, get shelter inside a sturdy building. As elevators may not be able to work and heavy items may fall through the floors, it is best that you stay on the lowest floor of a building. Bathrooms are safe havens, and they can be found inside walls. When a tornado is approaching, it's also important to stay indoors, so that you don't get blown out.
Avoid taking refuge under bridges, overpasses, or in other places.
Avoid hiding under bridges and on roads that have been crossed by tornadoes. Although it might be tempting for you to climb onto a bridge and avoid the rain, the tornado's wind gusts and debris can easily penetrate your skin, eyes, and clothing. If someone climbs up onto an overpass, they risk being thrown half mile high and aren't protected from falling debris. Also, the wind speed can increase beneath an overpass, causing severe injuries, and even death.
Avoid being stuck under a bridge or an overpass during a tornado
Meteorologists warn against huddling under a bridge or overpass during threatening weather conditions. Overpasses create wind tunnels that increase tornado winds, launching deadly missiles. The May 3, 1999 tornado outbreak in Oklahoma is a classic example of how unsafe it is to take cover under an overpass. The force of tornadic winds can pelt those huddling underneath with flying debris. They can blow them out of shelters, even causing death.
FAQ
What is your top survival tip?
You can survive by staying calm. You will fail, make mistakes, and eventually die if you panic.
What is the most essential tool for survival?
The most important tool for survival is a sharp knife. You don't just need any knife, it has to have a sharp blade. If you don't know how to use it properly, it won't help much.
A knife without its blade is useless. A knife with a dull blade is dangerous.
Master craftsmen understand how to craft the best knives. They take great pride and ensure that each knife is flawless.
They maintain their blades and sharpen them frequently.
It is important to feel the knife in your hand before buying it. You should feel at ease with the knife in your hands.
The handle should not have any sharp edges.
If you do find such flaws, ask the seller to fix them. Do not accept a knife that does not feel right in your hands.
How to Navigate With or Without a Compass?
A compass is not able to tell you where your destination is, but it can help guide you back home if necessary.
There are three methods you can use to navigate.
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By landmarks
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By magnetic North (using the compass)
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By stars
Landmarks can be objects you recognize as soon as you see them. They are trees, buildings or rivers. Landmarks are useful because they provide a visual clue to where you are.
Magnetic North simply indicates the direction in which Earth's magnetic field points. If you look up at a skyline, you will notice that the sun seems to be moving across it. However, the earth’s magnetic field actually causes it to move around the Earth. Although it appears that the sun is moving across the sky and around the horizon, it actually does so. The sun is overhead at noon. At midnight, the sun will be directly below you. Because the earth's magnetic field changes constantly, the exact direction of its magnetic North pole is always changing. This means that your course could drift a lot in a single day.
Stars are another method for navigating. The stars appear to rise or set above the horizon. These are fixed points in time that you can use for determining your location relative others.
How do you stay calm in a survival situation
Most situations will require patience and calmness. It's easy for people to panic in survival situations, especially when they are far from civilization. But being calm and patient will enable you to cope with any circumstance.
You cannot alter the outcome of a situation. The only thing you can control is how you respond to it. So even if you didn’t achieve all you wanted, you can still feel good.
Remain calm and collected even in emergency situations. This requires being mentally and physical prepared.
Mental preparation means having a clear goal and realistic expectations.
Physical preparation means ensuring that you have enough water and food to last until help arrives.
Once you've done those two things, you can relax and enjoy the experience.
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How to Dress Your Wounds?
To learn how to properly treat a wound, it takes a lot of effort. You need to be familiar with basic information such as anatomy, medical instruments, and physiology. It is possible to injure yourself if you don’t have enough experience dressing wounds. If you are interested in dressing a wound, these steps should be followed:
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Clean the wound thoroughly. Make sure there is no dirt or foreign material in the wound. Apply gauze to the wound after it has been cleaned. Use clean water to wash your hands before touching the wound.
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Press down. Apply pressure by placing two fingers beneath the skin along the edges of the wound. Do not press too hard. This will stop bleeding.
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The wound should be properly covered. Sterile bandage material should be used to cover the wound. Sterile bandages include cotton, nonwoven fabric, surgical tape, and adhesive strips. Keep applying pressure until the wound heals completely.
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After treatment, continue to monitor the wound. You should be looking out for signs of infection such as redness, swelling and pus. These symptoms indicate that the wound has become infected. This is a sign that the wound has become infected.
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Remove the bandage regularly. Replace the bandage each day or whenever you notice signs of infection.
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Wash the wound area with soap and warm water. Follow the instructions. Do not use alcohol because it may dry up the wound.
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Avoid scratching the wound. The wound will bleed again if it is scratched.
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Take care when you are bathing. The risk of contracting an infection by bathing is higher.
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Always take good care of the wound. As you recover from surgery your body temperature will go up. High temperatures could lead to complications. Keep the wound clean and dry.
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If you feel uncomfortable, get help. If you feel uncomfortable, dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.