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Tornadoes possible today, take action and be prepared

It's spring in Oklahoma and that means it's severe weather season.

EMSA paramedics are urging KRMG lsiteners to have a safety plan. They suggest putting together a tornado kit.

“When you’re caught in the middle of a storm there’s little time to react let alone think through all the items you would need to survive a couple of days if you got trapped,” said Kelli Bruer, EMSA spokeswoman. “At EMSA we recommend preparing a kit in advance and having a designated space to survive the storm”

Experts agree that the safest places in a home to weather a storm are enclosed areas with no windows or exterior walls. A basement or storm shelter is ideal. Other options include a center hallway, bathroom, closet or under the stairs.

Items EMSA paramedics suggest you have in your tornado kit include:

  • Three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day)
  • All current prescription medications (oxygen tank for those who need it)
  • First aid kit (make sure to have antiseptic cleansers)
  • Food that won't spoil and a can opener
  • Battery-powered weather radio, extra batteries
  • Flashlight
  • One change of clothing and footwear per person
  • One blanket or sleeping bag per person
  • Extra set of car keys
  • Cash or credit card
  • Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members
  • Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water, if authorities advise
  • Make copies of your important documents & papers
  • Take your cell phone into your shelter and call 911 if you are injured

Small items can be placed in a large water resistant toolbox, Ziploc bag while larger items should be stored near the designated safe place in your home.

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