Board Report August 2025

A "Tornado Watch" is issued by the U.S. Weather Service for areas where tornadoes may occur during the next several hours. The size of the average watch area is approximately 100 miles wide and 300 miles long. The object of a "watch" is to alert the public in the area covered by the watch to the possibility of tornadoes and advise them to be ready to take precautionary action if a tornado is sighted or if tornado warnings are issued. Once a tornado has formed and its existence is known, the Weather Service issues a public Tornado Warning.

Earthquake Safety Rules and Precautions When an earthquake strikes, for a minute or two the solid earth may pitch and roll like the deck of a ship. While the motion is frightening, unless it shakes something down on you, it is harmless. Keep calm and ride it out. Your chances of survival are good if you know how to act. During the shaking: a. If indoors, stay indoors. Hide under sturdy furniture. Stay near the center of the building. Stay away from glass. b. Don't use candles, matches, or other open flames. c. Don't run through or near buildings where there is danger of falling debris. d. If outside, stay in the open away from buildings and utility wires. e. If in a moving car, stop but stay inside.