How to pick a shelter
Always use arms to protect head and neck.

*At home:
By far the safest tornado shelter is a reinforced under ground concrete shelter. These shelters weigh around 20,000 pounds. These types of shelters have been used for many years, and have saved many lives. More commune is a basement under a home. This is also a very safe shelter as long as you seek shelter away from windows and pick a small enclosed area like under the stairs that lead to the basement. Also stay away from fireplace chimneys and other large items such as refrigerators, that are on the main floor. For those of you without either of the above. Seek shelter in a small enclosed area in the lowest level in the center of your home/office. Like a closet or bathroom (without windows), and try to get under some sturdy.

*If at work or school:
Go to the basement or to an inside hallway at the lowest level.
Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, large hallways, or shopping malls.
Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a workbench or heavy table or desk and hold on to it.

*Mobile homes:
LEAVE, and find better shelter, such as the ones listed above.

*If in a 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 nearbybuilding. If there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in aditch or low-lying area away from the vehicle. Be aware of the
potential for flooding.

*If outdoors:
If possible, get inside a building. 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.

Storm Shelters
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Canton Enterprises
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Shelter photo from the Wichita Eagle. March 13th 1997 credit Ken Mantyla