Tornado Photo Gallery

2004 Borden and Marengo Damage

General Tornado Information

Tornado Background (Word: 515 KB)
Emergency information, danger zones and the Fujita Scale. (Source: Purdue Extension)

Tornado Safety Tips (Word: 520 KB)
What to do before, during, and after a tornado occurs. (Source: Purdue Extension)

FEMA on Tornadoes

Planning & Preparation

Are You Ready for a Tornado (PDF: 160 KB)
(Source: American Red Cross)

How to Make a Disaster Supplies Kit
A guide on how to make a collection of basic items that a household may need in the event of a disaster. (Source: FEMA)

Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House
A guide to planning your shelter from a storm. (Source: FEMA)

Good planning can help recover from tornado, wind damage (Word: 511 KB)
Questions to consider when making long-term decisions after a tornado. (Source: University of Minnesota)

Appropriate Clean-up Attire: Safety First (Word: 506 KB)
The most important asepct of tornado clean-up work is dressing safely. (Source: University of Minnesota)

Recovery

Wind-damaged structures and trees (Word: 515 KB)
Assessing and dealing with structures suffering from wind damage. (Source: University of Minnesota)

Money and Crisis (Word: 517 KB)
Dealing with money matters, tornado-related insurance claims, and contractors. (Source: University of Minnesota)

Home Maintenance and Repair
Steps for home owners to take during home repair and cleanup. The site provides specific cleaning tips for all types of situations. (Source: Michigan State University)

Mold in the Home Resource Guide
Information pertaining to the prevention and clean-up of molds along with flooding concerns. (Source: Purdue EDEN)

Children as Victims of Natural Disasters (PDF: 279 KB)
(Source: Purdue Extension)

How to help in the recovery process?

INVOAD - Help Indiana Recovery from Tornado Damage

211 Information and Referral Search

Tornado Safety for Kids

FEMA for Kids: Tornadoes
Interactive and educational activities for youth, such as videos, coloring books, Tornado Disaster Math and Disaster Intensity Scales. (Source: FEMA)

Billy and Maria Learn About Tornado Safety (Source: NOAA)

• Part 1 (PDF: 169 KB)
  A printable coloring book about how tornadoes form, what to do when the warning siren sounds, and how to protect yourself during an actual tornado.
• Part 2 (PDF: 235 KB)
  A printable coloring book describing what to do if riding in a vehicle during a tornado.
• Part 3 (PDF: 211 KB)
  A printable coloring book describing what to do if at home during a tornado.

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