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natural disasters emergency procedures for tornados, high winds, hurricanes, earthquakes
 



During a natural disaster, the greatest danger is from falling
debris, trees and glass breakage.

ACTIONS TO FOLLOW IF INDOORS:

1. Get under a desk, bed or table immediately.

2. If a desk is not close, stand under a door frame for protection.

3. Get away from windows or glass.

4. Remain calm in a protected area until threat has ceased or danger has passed.

ACTIONS TO FOLLOW IF OUTDOORS:

Try to get to a protected and safe area away from buildings, windows, glass, telephone poles or any place where there could be falling debris.

 

 
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