2018 City of Jacksonville, Hurricane Preparedness Guide (Tornadoes)

6/11/2018 (Permalink)

Be #JaxReady this Hurricane Season, and remember SERVPRO of The Beaches/Ponte Vedra is #HereToHelp.

"A Tornado is a column of violently rotating air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Lightning and hail are common in thunderstorms that produce tornadoes. The extent of destruction caused by a tornado depends on its intensity, size, path, and amount of time it is on the ground. If a tornado warning is issued and you are in a mobile home, vehicle, or outdoors, get to the closest substantial shelter. Move to an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building.

TORNADO WATCH: Storm conditions indicate tornadoes are possible in your area. Monitor radio and television reports for further updates.

TORNADO WARNING: A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Proceed to safe shelter immediately."

For more information about Tornado safety visit: http://www.coj.net/departments/fire-and-rescue/emergency-preparedness.aspx