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Tornado-specific Information

  • Tornadoes and Severe Storms—At this web page, the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline describes tornadoes and the effects that can have, lists populations at heightened risk of post-tornado distress, and provides links to related resources. 
  • Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Tornadoes—At this web page, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides basic information about tornadoes and steps to take for health and safety before, during, and after a tornado. CDC also provides links to information about reentering and cleaning your home after a tornado, as well as hazards common after all disasters.
    • This page is available in Spanish: Tornadoes 
  • Tornado: American Red Cross—With this app, American Red Cross notifies users with weather alerts, as well as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-administered tornado watches and warnings. Users can select their language preference, English or Spanish, in the app. This app is available to download on the App Store: Tornado - American Red Cross and Google Play: Emergency - American Red Cross, or via text (“GETNADO” to 90999).