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Whitby Free Press, 8 Aug 1990, p. 20

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In Canada tornadoes usSUy occur ini the late afternoon or early evening and are most common between the beginning of June and the end of Auguet.. Most Canadians have neyer experienced a tornado, but they stili pose a very real threat to life and property. There are, on average, 75 tornadoes a year in Canada causing deaths and irjuriesý, not -to mention millions of dollars worth of damage. According to Environment Canada's atmospheric and environment service, tornadoes have occurred in every part of the country except the Arctic. They occur mst frequently in the area stretching from the Rocky Mountains eastward to New Brunswick, with the highest risk areas being southwestern Ontario and southeastern M&nitoba. Chances are youMl neyer exeine a toriiado, but if you do o'lwant to be prepared. Emergency Preparedness Canada proposes the follow)ing «i to test your knowledge oftrnado safety. The answer you give today, may save your life tomorrow. 1. The best place to be during a tornado is the southwest corner of your house. FAIME. The best place to be during a tornado is . in your basement under a work-bench or table; either will protect you from debris hurled into the basement. If you don't have à~ basement then seek shelter in a small interior rooni such as a bathroom or closet. Stay away from windows and outside walls. ?. If you live in a mobile honie it is safer to stay inside duning a tornado rather than seek shelter elsewhere. FALSE. Mobile homes offer no protection against the power of a tornado. It is far better to seek shelter elsewhere, preferably below ground. If no such shelter is available than lie down in a ditch, depression or culvert and protect your head with your hands. 3. 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E, Whitby, Onýario FAMILY TRADITION 0 U Taunton FOR 23 YEARS OHW Durham Region's Largest 1251 Simcoe St. N. lnground Pool Installer Oshawa, Ontario ~.. ~U, remain in the vehicle and try to outruni or avoid the tornado.' FALSE. It is extreme1y rsky ta trjr and drive to safety.Gveth unpredictable nature, Of tornadoes, it is far better to get out of the car and seek shelter in a ditch, depression or culvert. Make sure you're a good distance. from the car so it can't roll on you. 4. Partly opening the windows of your residence before a tornado strikes will help prevent windows from being blown in or out. FLS. Tornado winds are so, strong that opeming windows will have littie effect one way or the other. The best rule ta follow is always s"y away from windows. 5., Avoid seeking shelter in buildings with wide freespan roofs such as gymnasiums, church sanctuaries and auditoriums. TRUE. These types of structures are far more likely ta collapse if hit by a tornado. If you are in one of these buildings and have no time to get out, try ta seek shelter under a table or somnekidnd of sturdy cover. 6. Modem reinforced concrete buildings are completely immune ta the effects of tornadoes. FAL-M. While the basic structure of a high-rise is immune, the windows stili present a'considerable danger. If you are in a higli-rise threatened by a. tomnado, you should take shetler in an intenior hallway or rooni, preferably on the lower floors or in the basement. The saine mie applies ta schools. Don't 'Use the elevators as power can be cut off during'a tarnado. 7. There is no way ta get advance warning of a tornado. FALSE. When severe thunderstorms, threaten, turn on your radio or TV and listen for local weather information. If a tornado has been reported or sighted a tarnado warning will be WETrLANDS ARE NOTý WASTELANDS Wellands purify water, help control flooding, and provide valuable wildlife habitat. 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