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Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.
What it is
Severe weather includes different hazards that require different actions. A thunderstorm shelter, tornado shelter, and flood evacuation are not interchangeable; follow the instructions for the specific alert. Source: National Weather Service · https://www.weather.gov/safety
First 72 minutes
This 72-minute structure is GetKit72's own organization of official guidance, not a government standard. Act immediately when needed; do not wait to seek help.
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Frequently asked
Is the same shelter right for every weather hazard?
Use the shelter appropriate for the specific hazard; a flood evacuation and a tornado shelter are different responses. Source: National Weather Service · Weather safety · https://www.weather.gov/safety
What should I do during a thunderstorm?
For a thunderstorm, move indoors and stay away from windows. Source: National Weather Service · Thunderstorm safety · https://www.weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm
Can I drive around a flood barricade?
Do not drive onto flooded roads or around barricades. Source: National Weather Service · Flood safety · https://www.weather.gov/afc/FloodSafety
Sources
- National Weather Service · Weather safety · https://www.weather.gov/safety
- National Weather Service · Severe weather safety · https://www.weather.gov/ama/severesafety
- CDC · After a tornado · https://www.cdc.gov/tornadoes/safety/stay-safe-after-a-tornado-safety.html
- National Weather Service · Thunderstorm safety · https://www.weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm
- National Weather Service · Flood safety · https://www.weather.gov/afc/FloodSafety
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