KENTUCKY SURVIVORS: TORNADO AND FLOOD SAFETY INFORMATION
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250402/kentucky-survivors-tornado-and-flood-safety-information]


Release Date: 
四月 2, 2025 

FRANKFORT, KY. –When a TORNADO WARNING is issued, immediately seek
the best available refuge area. Your chance of surviving improves if
you follow these guidelines.

WHERE TO GO DURING A TORNADO

 

		BEST OPTIONS

	* Above or below ground tornado storm shelter
	* Specifically designed FEMA safe room

		GOOD OPTIONS

	* Interior room of a well-constructed home or building
	* Basement

		BAD OPTIONS

	* Large open rooms like gymnasiums
	* Manufactured housing

		WORST OPTIONS

	* Mobile homes
	* Vehicles
	* Underneath a highway overpass

 

WHAT TO DO DURING A FLOOD

	* STAY INFORMED: Listen to radio and television, including NOAA
weather radio, if possible, check the Internet and social media for
information and updates.
	* GET TO HIGHER GROUND: If you live in a flood prone area or are
camping in a low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately.
	* OBEY EVACUATION ORDERS: If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
Lock your home when you leave. If you have time, disconnect utilities
and appliances.
	* PRACTICE ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Don't go into a basement, or any room,
if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. If
you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping
noises--get out! Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
	* AVOID FLOOD WATERS: Don't walk through flood waters. It only takes
6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. If you are
trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call
911 if possible. 
	* DO NOT DRIVE INTO FLOODED ROADWAYS OR AROUND A BARRICADE; Turn
Around, Don't Drown! Water may be deeper than it appears and can hide
hazards such as sharp objects, washed out road surfaces, electrical
wires, chemicals, etc. A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be
swept away in seconds 12 inches of water can float a car or small SUV,
18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles.
	* STAY INSIDE YOUR CAR IF IT IS TRAPPED IN RAPIDLY MOVING WATER. Get
on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
	* GET TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL IF TRAPPED IN A BUILDING. Only get on the
roof if necessary and once there signal for help. Do not climb into a
closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater.