Tornado Siren Warnings

[Cali BassMan]

Originally Posted by 2beamissourian

What did u do in Cali for a earth quake?

I have more guns and ammo than my neighbors........

[shs2odu]

Do you live in Smithville, MO? If you do, it's not a tornado siren you're hearing

[bentaxlecrew]

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Just ride it out!

[kareybear]

Uhmmmm Bent that is for earthquakes and we don't got that in Missouri.... Cali Maybe yah think???? So is Tornado season over you all?????

[bentaxlecrew]

Originally Posted by kareybear

Uhmmmm Bent that is for earthquakes and we don't got that in Missouri.... Cali Maybe yah think???? So is Tornado season over you all?????

silly karey that was in response to 2b's question about earthquakes. Besides the New Madrid fault does give you quakes doesnt it? LOL!

(back to business)Yeah is tornado season over?

[jamie2626]

Originally Posted by kareybear

So is Tornado season over you all?????

kareybear
tornado season usually officially begins for chasers around March and lasts a couple of months. we do have them in fall, but not as often. i have had 2 houses blown away and rode out 3 others. i still poop my pants when the sirens go off. the best thing you can do is to inform yourself on tornados and be prepared. you don't want to be panicky when it does happen. i found what works for us it at the beginning of every spring pack a bag with some snacks, water, a couple of blankets, flashlights, weather radio and batteries and also, a change of clothes (most the time your in pjs when it happens, lol). sturdy shoes are a good idea in case you have to climb your way out and pick through debris. it makes me feel calmer knowing all i have to do is run for the basement. recently some towns have gotten overzealous with the sirens, so not everytime you heard a siren when it is storming will it mean there is a tornado heading toward you. its understandable though considering the seasons we've had in recent years. i've been here all my life and i don't need sirens and "tornado ted" (weatherman) to know we are in for a fun filled night of twister action. if this makes you feel any better statiscally speaking, deaths are minimum compared to earthquakes and hurricanes. oh, an if you are in your car, i found out one time, most strangers are more than happy to let you take shelter in their home when one is coming. i had 2 babies with me though and i don't think a ditch would have done it for me!

edit: oh i forgot to mention. if one passes close by, the danger is not always over when its gone. the big march 2004 tornado that went through battlefield strung debris miles. we lived about 2 miles from the path. my hubby was hit by a piece of tin roof that fell from the sky after the tornado was gone. he was pretty messed up. so wait until you stop hearing debris fall before going outside.

[kareybear]

Thanks for telling me.

[peggydavis]

Pack your bag with a heavy old jacket and bicycle helmet for each person. Those will prevent a lot of injuries from flying debris.