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Tornado or Severe Weather

A tornado warning is the sounding of the emergency sirens for three minutes followed by seven minutes of silence. A warning indicates a tornado has been sighted by ground observers or has appeared on radar within Allen County.

IF A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR YOUR AREA:

1. Stay inside and be alert to falling objects.
2. Stay away from windows, mirrors, glass, and unsecured objects such as filing cabinets or bookcases.
3. Proceed to a below-ground-level or central hallway of the building if possible.
4. Do not use elevators.
5. If requested, assist persons with disabilities to the safest area on the same floor.
6. Remain in the safe area until at least 10 minutes has elapsed without the sounding of sirens or the "all clear" has been given.
7. Planning includes identifying the appropriate place in your building to seek shelter should a tornado occur.
8. Listen to weather radio.