Thunderstorm and Tornado Safety

February 28th - March 6th is Severe Weather Preparedness week in Illinois.  It's never too early to develop a safety plan for your family, home or business in the event severe weather were to strike.  Yesterday and today we talked a little about the difference between watches and warnings for both thunderstorms and tornadoes and what you need to do to stay aware of the weather.  A watch means that conditions are favorable for either a severe thunderstorm or tornado and to stay alert of changing weather conditions.  A warning means that either a trained spotter or radar has detected a severe thunderstorm or tornado, either by report or through rotation, and necessary precautions need to be taken to ensure yours, and others, safety.  If a tornado warning were to be issued; In a home - go to the basement and under the stairs or heavy piece of furniture.  If you don't have a basement, get to the lowest level of the home in an interior closet or bathroom.  Stay away from windows.  School or work - go to a small interior room or hall on the lowest level and avoid large open areas.