tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post3545106782942859273..comments2024-03-28T10:48:26.644-05:00Comments on MSE CREATIVE CONSULTING BLOG: Gearing Up for Tornado Season 2012, Part 3: New Safety RulesMike Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435605216805307424noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-13315085525660369162012-01-09T06:14:01.513-06:002012-01-09T06:14:01.513-06:00It seems to me that whether or not to stay in a ca...It seems to me that whether or not to stay in a car or get in a ditch during a tornado depends on how close you are to the tornado and how strong it is. <br /><br />I understand that MOST tornado deaths are from being struck by flying debris. Getting below ground level helps protect you from that. If you are right in the path of a "typical" tornado (say, EF0 to EF2), I'm guessing you may be in more danger staying in the car because an object may come flying through your windows and hit you directly or cut you with broken glass, which might not occur if you were lying in a low enough ditch or ravine. <br /><br />However, if you are right in the path of a violent EF4 or EF5 tornado that is strong enough to pick up a vehicle and toss it, chances are it would suck YOU right out of the ditch anyway and toss you even farther. In that case, you might as well stay in the car since it may provide a sort of protective shield (as the commenter from Joplin seems to indicate). <br /><br />Hence, the best thing to do is to try not to get into that situation in the first place. <br /><br />ElaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-36368039156790754892012-01-07T21:47:48.902-06:002012-01-07T21:47:48.902-06:00Since when is getting out of a mobile home during ...Since when is getting out of a mobile home during a tornado "new" advice? Sorry, but I really didn't see anything new or revised about these "safety rules".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-2021822991534952012-01-07T21:29:01.510-06:002012-01-07T21:29:01.510-06:00Hi Rob,
Yes, the "long form" is the one...Hi Rob,<br /><br />Yes, the "long form" is the one first proposed three years ago. The "short form" advice about mobile homes is new.<br /><br />I wanted to print them in their entirety. <br /><br />The school safety rules are tomorrow. <br /><br />MikeMike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435605216805307424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-79084364805271038042012-01-07T20:23:38.518-06:002012-01-07T20:23:38.518-06:00Being from Joplin where we had a F5 tornado, surpr...Being from Joplin where we had a F5 tornado, surprisingly there were alot of people who survived in their cars, even ones having being thrown. Its not the safest place to be, but if given the choice of being outside or in a car I guess they are saying it might be a little better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-51116874126424256852012-01-07T20:06:42.205-06:002012-01-07T20:06:42.205-06:00I am not the original anonymous, but I have to agr...I am not the original anonymous, but I have to agree with him/her. Statistically, you have a better chance in a ditch than a car. Its crazy to suggest that people leave a mobile home but stay in their car. Totally illogical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-54401304822856615952012-01-07T17:01:27.066-06:002012-01-07T17:01:27.066-06:00Anonymous - look more closely at Joplin and Alabam...Anonymous - look more closely at Joplin and Alabama. The ditches were OVERLOADED with debris that would kill you. No chance in a ditch.Rob Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132449143586969553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-68176516888947377552012-01-07T12:20:45.865-06:002012-01-07T12:20:45.865-06:00I would never, ever stay in a car during a tornado...I would never, ever stay in a car during a tornado. I'd rather get into a ditch. That is crazy...look at Joplin and Alabama. No chance in a car. Very bad idea!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-82565957112346916942012-01-07T11:43:27.021-06:002012-01-07T11:43:27.021-06:00Mike - these look like the ones they released thre...Mike - these look like the ones they released three years ago... Is there a change I'm not seeing?<br /><br />http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/severeweather/resources/NWS-ARC%20Revised%20Joint%20Statement%20on%20Tornado%20Safety_062209.pdfRob Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132449143586969553noreply@blogger.com