Tornado Preparedness Center
- Tornado Season Is Here
- Tornadoes Typically Occur From April Through June
Be Prepared For Tornadoes
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. They can devastate well-made structures, uproot trees, and launch objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornado season typically starts in April and runs to June, but tornadoes can occur at anytime, anywhere - even though they are more common in the Plain States.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there were 1,376 tornadoes in the United States in 2021, compared with 1,075 in 2020. Tornadoes killed over 100 people in 2021, including about 90 in the December 10 series of tornadoes.
Tornado Tips
- Don’t forget your pets. Make sure they are in the safe place with you.
- In a high-rise building, pick a hallway in the center of the building. You may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor.
- In a mobile home, choose a safe place in a nearby sturdy building. If your mobile home park has a designated shelter, make it your safe place. Mobile homes are not safe for tornados.
- Gather all important documents such as insurance papers and place in a sealable, waterproof folder or receptacle.
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Hear From Our Team
"Tornadoes and their powerful winds can be very destructive. The best way for your family to prepare for a tornado is to know the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning, designate a safe place, have safety kits nearby, and have an emergency communication plan and practice it.”
- Stephanie Murphy, MS, CEM
"With tornadoes being such an unpredictable event, it’s important for local governments to have a debris management plan that clearly identifies the responsibility of force account labor, debris removal and monitoring contractors, as well as pre-permitted property for staging debris. Having this plan ensures a speedy recovery because each party understands their role in clearing debris from roadways for emergency services and identifies the location where that debris will be disposed of."
- Chris Denney
“Time is of the essence when a tornado warning is issued. There is an average five to ten minutes to get to a safe space so it is imperative to make a plan and practice it so that you, and those around you, can make it to a safe space quickly.”
- Jacob Gray
Resources
Here you will find several free resources packed with information on disaster response and severe weather preparedness, including publications from our sister company, Adjusters International.
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