Staying Safe in a Tornado

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There aren't many things in nature as pure a killer as a tornado. Destructive ... unpredictable ... incapable of listening to reason. All you can do, really, is get out of its way.

But there are smart ways to do that and not-so-smart ways. For instance, a lot of people think that when they see a funnel cloud heading their way, the smart thing to do is jump in the car and drive like a maniac. No, that's the not-so-smart thing.

BEWARE OF FLYING BUSES

For starters, a twister can easily lift a car off the road. It can do the same to a van or school bus. In fact, vehicles with big flat surfaces are particularly vulnerable. So even if you avoid having your own car blown away, you could get hit by a flying bus.

Not to mention tree branches or power lines or the occasional shopping cart. Bottom line: Stay away from your car. In fact, experts say you're better off getting out of your car and flattening yourself out in a ditch or any low-lying area that gives you some cover.
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