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Thread #62317 Message #1006719
Posted By: Stilly River Sage
22-Aug-03 - 06:53 PM
Thread Name: BS: Trailers, Balloons, Tornados, and stuff
Subject: RE: BS: Trailers, Balloons, Tornados, and stuff
Carol, if there is a tornado in the area, get away from the trailer and into a shallow area (like a ditch) if there isn't a permanent building nearby. Perhaps a cinderblock laundry or shower room?
Here is a link to a weather information page on our local television weather channel. Among other things, it says:
INDOORS: Go at once to the basement, storm cellar, or the lowest level of the building. If there is no basement, go to an inner hallway or a smaller inner room without windows, such as a bathroom or closet. Get away from the windows. Go to the center of the room. Stay away from corners because they tend to attract debris. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a workbench or heavy table or desk and hold on to it. Use arms to protect head and neck. If in a mobile home, get out and find shelter elsewhere.
OUTDOORS: If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area or crouch near a strong building. Be aware of the potential for flooding. Use arms to protect head and neck.
IN CAR: Never try to outdrive a tornado in a car or truck. Tornadoes can change direction quickly and can lift up a car or truck and toss it through the air. Get out of the car immediately and take shelter in a nearby building. If there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in a ditch or low-lying area away from the vehicle. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
I had a travel trailer I used for a couple of seasons to live in when I was park ranger with the national park service. Better than living in a crew house, even if it was very small. It was mine, it was private, and it was actually quite comfortable. I also had a nice picnic table and grill in my site.