1. Tornado Mya Specht Tatiana Ruiz Dinisha Bordley Period 4 March 13 2012

2. A tornado is a violent, dangerous, column of rotating air For a tornado to start, two air masses must meet, a lower one containing warm, humid air and a higher one containing cool, dry air TORNADOES

3. 1. Involve your family in preparation. 2. Prepare for a tornado and run tornado drills before severe weather. This will lessen the chance of confusion if a tornado hits. 3. Pick the lowest place in your house to take cover before a tornado. Basements are great, but if you don't have a basement, choose an interior doorway or hallway. 4. Cover your head to protect it from flying debris. Use a mattress or a piece of sturdy furniture. HOW TO PREPARE

4. 5. Stay away from windows and other glass 6. Make a supply box including a battery operated weather band radio, candles, flashlights, blankets, water and batteries. 7. Stay inside! If you are in a car, pull to the side of the road and get out of the car (get in a ditch if possible). You cannot out run a tornado. 8.Television and radio (weather band) are the best places to listen for up to date information. HOW TO PREPARE (CONTINUED)

5. It was the most extreme Tornado in recorded history It happened on march 18 th 1925 The tornado killed more than twice as many as the second deadliest The tornado crossed from southeastern Missouri, through Southern Illinois, then into southwestern Indiana. TRI STATE TORNADO

6. As you can see there has been a lot of damage that happened from a tornadoes are very dangerous You have to make sure that you are prepared If your not there will be consequences AFTER A TORNADO