A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.| www.weather.gov
Learn how to make an emergency plan for your pets and how to build a pet emergency kit. Make a Plan Build a Kit Prepare Pets for Travel Tips for Large Animals Stay Informed Associated Content Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected follow these tips with your pets in mind:| www.ready.gov
A collection of tornado preparedness graphics.| www.ready.gov
This page describes the different warning alerts you can get when emergencies strike and how to get them. Wireless Emergency Alerts Emergency Alert System NOAA Weather Radio Integrated Public Alert and Warning System FEMA Mobile App Related Content| www.ready.gov
Guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on safe mold clean-up after a natural disaster| Mold