Table of Contents
- 1 What procedures would you follow if a tornado occurred at school?
- 2 How do you talk to kids about tornadoes?
- 3 What is the greatest danger from a tornado?
- 4 How do you protect your head during a tornado?
- 5 What are the 3 pillars of school Drrm?
- 6 What happens to children in the aftermath of a tornado?
- 7 Where can I get help for tornado preparedness?
What procedures would you follow if a tornado occurred at school?
WHEN THE TORNADO THREATENS OR A TORNADO WARNING IS ISSUED… Lead all students to the designated safe places in a calm, orderly and firm manner. Everyone should then crouch low, head down, protecting the back of the head with the arms. Stay away from windows and large open rooms like gyms and auditoriums.
How do you talk to kids about tornadoes?
Talk to your child and listen. Set aside time to talk about the tornadoes and what happened. This will let them know it’s OK to ask questions. Be sure to listen to their thoughts and feelings without telling them they shouldn’t feel the way they do. Tailor your conversation to their developmental level.
What do you do after a tornado for kids?
Go to a basement. If you do not have a basement, go to an interior room without windows on the lowest floor such as a bathroom or closet. If you can, get under a sturdy piece of furniture, like a table. If you live in a mobile home get out.
Is a school safe during a tornado?
Each school should be inspected and tornado shelter areas designated. Basements offer the best protection. Schools without basements should use interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor and stay away from windows and doors. Keep children at school beyond regular hours if threatening weather is expected.
What is the greatest danger from a tornado?
Flying debris is the greatest danger in tornadoes; so store protective coverings (e.g., mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, etc) in or next to your shelter space, ready to use on a few seconds’ notice.
How do you protect your head during a tornado?
Wearing a bicycle or motorcycle helmet will help protect your head from flying debris. Head injuries are the #1 cause of death in tornadoes, and wearing a motorcycle helmet during a tornado is proven to have saved at least one life in the infamous April 27, 2011 outbreak. A first aid kit, also for obvious reasons.
What are some tornado safety tips?
TIP ❸: Know where to shelter.
- Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway).
- If possible, avoid sheltering in a room with windows.
- For added protection get under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench).
- Do not stay in a mobile home.
How do you tell if a tornado is coming for kids?
Warning Signs that a Tornado May Develop
- A dark, often greenish, sky.
- Wall clouds or an approaching cloud of debris.
- Large hail often in the absence of rain.
- Before a tornado strikes, the wind may die down and the air may become very still.
- A loud roar similar to a freight train may be heard.
What are the 3 pillars of school Drrm?
In accordance with this thrust, DepEd has created the Comprehensive DRRM in Basic Education Framework, which underscores the following three pillars or areas of focus: 1) Safe Learning Facilities; 2) School Disaster Management; 3) DRR in Education.
What happens to children in the aftermath of a tornado?
Children may develop unusual ideas or myths about why a tornado did or did not hit their home. In early aftermath, children may see anxiety and fear in parents and caregivers who are usually confident. They may have to move out of their area or seek temporary housing.
What should a school do in case of a tornado?
Portable classrooms are most often constructed like mobile homes; and they are just as dangerous. Any sound tornado safety plan must include getting students out of portable classrooms and into a safe area in the main building, as quickly as possible, to minimize the time spend outside and exposed to the elements.
How to deal with traumatic events after a tornado?
It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions. Understanding normal responses to these abnormal events can aid you in coping effectively with your feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.
Where can I get help for tornado preparedness?
FEMA also has an online discussion on construction of community tornado shelters, including those for schools. Other valuable sources for help are your local emergency manager’s office, and the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at your nearest National Weather Service office .