You should prepare for a tornado. To ensure your safety, it's a good idea check the safety plan for your building. In case of a tornado, everyone should know where they are, even children. Make a plan of how everyone will get together after the disaster passes. Family members are always available for help. Remain calm and do not panic.
Plan ahead
You can prepare for any type of tornado. First, be aware of where to shelter. If you are driving outside, try to get out of the way, cover your head with your arms, and get as low as possible. Do not use your car to escape from the tornado, but take shelter inside a sturdy building if you can. Also, alert your family and neighbors about your location.
Go into a ditch, or gully
Many chasers prefer to ride out a tornado in their car. However, why would you choose to do that? Tornadoes can wreck havoc on vehicles stationary or moving. You've likely seen images of damaged cars and trucks wrapped around trees, and covered in lethal debris. You can get in a vehicle to provide protection that other vehicles don't offer.
Avoid getting stuck in a canal or drainage ditch
If possible, shelter yourself in a sturdy building. If this is not possible lie flat on the ground. Avoid crossings and overpasses. Stay indoors when there is a tornado warning. Avoid opening windows because they can cause damage to your skin. When you need help, be sure to hold your family together and wait for the rescuers.
Protect yourself against falling objects
First, seek shelter in a sturdy place if a tornado threatens. Once you're inside, spread your body flat on the earth. Your arms should be extended to cover your head. Move to a lower location, such the basement or a storage unit. If you find yourself in a large shopping mall or other public place, it is best to move to an indoor room that is away from any windows and doors. Keep calm once you are inside.
Shelter in a home
After a tornado moves through an area, it is crucial to find safe places to hide. Shelter should be sought in a safe place such as a building. Avoid staying on the lowest floors of a building as elevators may not work and heavy items could fall through. Bathrooms are often considered safe refuges. It's important to remain indoors when a tornado is coming so you don't get blown away.
Avoid looking for shelter under bridges or overpasses
Avoid sheltering under bridges or on overpassed roads when a tornado strikes. Although it might be tempting for you to climb onto a bridge and avoid the rain, the tornado's wind gusts and debris can easily penetrate your skin, eyes, and clothing. Persons who climb overpasses are at risk of being thrown half a kilometre into the air. They also have to be careful from falling debris. Also, the wind speed can increase beneath an overpass, causing severe injuries, and even death.
Avoid getting trapped under a bridge during a tornado.
Meteorologists warn you against sitting under an overpass or bridge in severe weather conditions. Overpasses can create a wind tunnel which increases tornado winds and launches deadly debris missiles. Oklahoma's tornado outbreak of May 3, 1999 is a perfect example of how dangerous it can be to shelter under an overpass. Tornadic winds have the potential to blow away anyone who is huddled underneath, causing them to be pelted with flying debris. They can even blow them from their shelter, causing them to die.
FAQ
How to Navigate with or Without a Compass
Although it doesn't give you a map of where you are heading, a compass can help you navigate back home if your bearings have been lost.
There are three ways to navigate:
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By landmarks
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Use a compass to find magnetic North
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By stars
Landmarks are objects that you recognize when you see them. They can include buildings, trees, rivers, and others. Landmarks can be useful because they are a visual indicator of where you're at.
Magnetic North simply indicates the direction in which Earth's magnetic field points. If you look at the sky, the sun appears like it's moving across the sky. However, the earth's magnet field causes the sun to move about the earth. So, while the sun seems to move across the sky, it really moves around the horizon. At noon, it is directly overhead. At midnight, you will see the sun directly below. Because the earth's magnetic field changes constantly, the exact direction of its magnetic North pole is always changing. This means that sometimes you may be off course for quite a while.
Another method of navigation is to use stars. The stars appear to rise or set above the horizon. These points are in space and can be used to locate your position relative to other places.
What is your most important survival tool?
A sharp knife is essential for survival. It's not just any old knife; it must have a sharp blade. It won't be of much use if you don't know how it works.
A knife without a blade can be dangerous. A knife with an unattractive blade is dangerous.
Master craftsmen know how to create the finest knives. They take great pride in their workmanship and ensure each knife is perfect.
They keep their blades clean and sharpen them regularly.
Make sure the knife feels comfortable in your hands before you purchase it. It should feel good in your hand.
You shouldn't see any rough spots or marks on the handle.
If you find flaws, request the seller to correct them. Don't accept a knife that doesn't feel good in your hands.
How do I pick the right knife?
It's not easy to pick the right knife. There are many brands that claim their knives to be the best.
But which one is the best? How do you choose?
You must first consider the tasks that you intend to do with your knife.
Do you have the ability to cut wood or skin animals?
Are you hunting or fishing with your knife? Is your knife meant for camping cooking or kitchen cutting
Are you going to use it to open bottles or cans? Are you going to open packages or boxes?
Does your knife have to be strong enough?
Consider cleaning it after each use. Is it something you intend to do often?
Does it have to maintain its edge well over the course of time?
Statistics
- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
- In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To
How to build a fish trap for survival
A fish trap can be described as a device used to capture fish. It is composed two parallel bars (the "trays"), which form a funnel shape. The water flows into the trap end and collects at the bottom. This causes the water to rise. As the water levels rise, the second bar is broken, allowing trapped fish to swim free.
Fish traps have been around since ancient times and were originally used to catch salmon. They still work today, but now they're also used to catch many types of freshwater catfish, such as bass and carp.
If you have access to enough water, it is possible to make your own fish trap. You'll want to use some kind of material to line the inside of the trap. A commercial fish trap kits can be bought online if you don’t have much space. These kits usually include everything you need except the materials to construct your trap.
Here are some guidelines to follow if you decide to build your own fishtrap.
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To prevent water from leaking through the trap's sides, ensure they are strong.
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So that the sun warms the water, choose a spot with plenty of sunshine.
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For the trap's bottom, use a smooth surface such as concrete or stone. Sand and gravel particles tend to gravitate to rough surfaces.
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The trap should be free of all debris to ensure the fish aren't caught.
After you've constructed the fishtrap, you need to place it close to the edge. Don't worry if the fish escape; leave the trap alone for a few days until they start swimming back in. You don't need to clean the trap as it should be left wet. If there are any dead fish in the pond, they can be removed later.