SEVERE STORMS In the event of a tornado-- Buildings: Go to the basement, interior room or hallway on the lowest floor Car/mobile home: Go immediately to a substantial structure or designated shelter. Outdoors: Lie flat in the nearest ditch or depression, cover your head with your hands. In the event of a flash flood-- Leave the building you are in immediately if ordered to evacuate. Go to higher ground, do not try to walk through flowing water more than ankle deep. Do not drive through flooded areas even if it looks shallow enough to cross. In the event of an electrical storm-- Get inside a house, large building or automobile. Don't stand near a single, tall tree or the tallest tree in a group. Geat out of and away from water. (Close this window to return to the website)