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Myth: Areas near lakes, rivers, and mountains are safe from tornadoes
Truth: No place is safe from tornadoes. A tornado near Yellowstone National Park left a path of
destruction up and down a 10,000
foot mountain.
Myth: The low pressure with a tornado causes buildings to "explode" as the tornado passes overhead.
Truth: Violent winds and debris
slamming into buildings cause
most structural damage.
Myth: Windows should be opened before a tornado approaches to equalize pressure and minimize
damage.
Truth: Leave windows alone. The
most important action is to immediately go to a safe shelter.
Myth: If you are driving and a
tornado is sighted, you should turn and drive at right angles to the storm.
Truth: The best thing to do is to
seek the best available shelter. Many people are injured or killed when remaining in their vehicles or trying to
outrun tornadoes in their vehicles.
Myth: People caught in the open
should seek shelter under highway overpasses.
Truth: Take shelter in a sturdy reinforced building if at all possible.
Overpasses, ditches, and culverts
may provide limited protection.
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