- Develop a family communications plan and stay alert to changing weather conditions.
- Make a Ready kit with supplies for three days. Familiarize yourself with terms used to identify a tornado hazard.
- A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop.
- A tornado warning means a tornado is occurring or expected to develop shortly in your area, and you need to take shelter immediately.
- In advance, determine where you will take shelter in case of a tornado warning.
- Storm cellars or basements provide the best protection.
- If underground shelter is unavailable, an interior room or hallway on the ground floor is the best option.
- If caught in a high-rise building, find a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible.
- Contact your local emergency management agency to learn how your community sends warnings.
- Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, television newscasts, or download the Ready Georgia mobile app for the latest information.
Property insurance does not typically cover flood damage. Talk to your insurance provider about your policy and consider adding coverage. The National Flood Insurance Program is designed to provide flood insurance in exchange for the management of flood-prone areas by local communities.
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