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Things You Need to Have in Your Tornado Shelter
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items Tornadoes can and have happened in every state in the country, but if you live in the South, Plains States or Midwest, you are very familiar with having to take shelter when your area goes under a tornado warning. Here are some things you should alre...
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Weather Information
Protection From the Storm
For After the Storm
Weather Information
When you are in your shelter, it's important to keep up with the latest weather information if possible. Not only should you have a NOAA weather radio, but also an AM/FM radio to get the latest weather and news updates.
Midland is a well-known and respected brand for weather radios and is what my family uses. If possible, you should keep one in your shelter and also make sure you have one with you in your home, especially at night. Here in the South, we tend to have...
Midland WR-120 Weather Alert Radio w/Alarm
This portable radio clips onto your belt loop or can be thrown in a purse. Since it's battery-operated it's perfect for when the power goes out. During a severe weather event, it's good to not only keep up with the changing weather conditions, but al...
PRUNUS J-166 Portable AM/FM Radio w/ Light
This Midland version has a built-in NOAA weather radio that gives alerts, an AM/FM radio, an emergency flashlight and a dog whistle. The best part is that it's hand crank, so it doesn't depend on electricity. This would be good to keep in your shelte...
Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio
Protection From the Storm
It has been proven that those who had on a helmet when a tornado struck their home were much more likely to survive and have lesser or no injuries. It is vital to protect your head and neck from flying debris. While a full-face motorcycle helmet may ...
VEVOR Full Face Motorcycle Helmet DOT
While motorcycle helmets are the safest helmets during a tornado warning, they aren't feasible for most people. Having your children wear t-ball, softball, baseball or football helmets protects their head and necks in case of flying or falling debris...
Rawlings RCFTB Coolflo T-Ball Helmet NOCSAE
Having an emergency blanket ready to use during a tornado event not only can keep you and your loved ones safer from broken glass and flying debris, but very often temperatures can drop rapidly after the storms move through.
Emergency Blanket 4-Pack Space Mylar Blankets
For After the Storm
After the storm has moved through, there are things you need to have in case the worst happens and you get hit, or if the area around you is hit.
While the chances of your particular area being hit during a severe weather event are small in the grand scheme of things, unfortunately it can and does happen. In the event of a worst case scenario where you are stuck in your home or shelter due to ...
Whistle Stainless Steel Referee Whistles Set
In the event your home or shelter sustains damage, you need to have a face mask to put on you and your family members to prevent from inhaling dust and insulation particles.
WWDOLL KN95 Face Mask 25 Pack, 5-Layers
Most people can only go a few days without water. In the event you can't leave your shelter for days because of fallen debris, it's important to have enough bottled water on hand for you and your family members.
Happy Belly Purified Water 16.9oz, 24 Pack
Even without tornadoes, severe thunderstorms can often cause power outages. It's important to make sure each member of your group has a reliable flashlight.
Eveready LED Flashlight 8-Pack, Batteries Included
While having flashlights are important during a severe weather threat, sometimes it's easier for kids to carry glow sticks and it can seem less scary for them. They're also portable and can easily fit in a bag or pocket.
Emergency Glow Sticks - 12 Ultra Bright Chem Lights
You will always need batteries for something, so make sure you keep a spare pack in your tornado shelter for flashlights and radios.
Duracell Coppertop AA Batteries 20-Count
In the event of a major tornado or tornado outbreak, power can be off for days. I speak from experience - my family and I lived through the April 27, 2011 tornado super outbreak in Alabama and we were without power for 8 days. A portable generator wo...
Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station
While it's imperative to have water in your shelter in case you can't get out for a few days, it's also important to have something to eat that will keep your blood sugar and energy up. Granola bars usually have a long shelf-life and are easy to stor...
Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'n Honey Bars, 60 Ct
Emergency lanterns would make a great addition to flashlights in your tornado shelter and can be used in your home during any kind of power outage, since they give off a bigger area of light.
Eveready LED Camping Lantern 360 PRO (3-Pack)
In case any of your group gets injured, it's good to have a first aid kit for small injuries such as cuts and scrapes.
General Medi 2-in-1 First Aid Kit 215pc + Mini 43pc