Planning ahead and practicing can help you stay safe during life-threatening weather and natural disasters
Riley Leon is just 16-years-old and was the driver of the red truck that was caught on camera being pushed around and flipped by a tornado in Central Texas.When a tornado is headed for your house what would you do to stay safe? When floodwaters rise, where would you go to avoid them? Those are just some of the questions #SafePlaceSelfie Day aims to help you answer.
To participate in the social media effort, snap a picture of yourself in your "safe place" and post it to your favorite platform with the #SafePlaceSelfie.FULL INTERVIEW: Riley Leon, 16-year-old who drove his truck through a Texas tornado, describes the shocking event For example, some places are more likely to face a threat of a tornado or hurricane and other places are more likely to face a threat of an earthquake or tsunami. Understanding your likelihood for all types of hazards can help you formulate the best plan.Different types of severe weather or natural disasters can pose a different set of risks. Your "safe place" will be dependent on the type of hazard that you’re facing.
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