No. People have been killed by falling pieces of chimneys.
No. It is not safe to be outdoors in a tornado, and outdoor elevators are often made largely of glass, which is dangerous to be near during a tornado.
There are saferooms, more often called storm shelters. These are reinforced or underground rooms that are designed to keep people safe during a tornado. Ideally, one should be able to withstand an EF4 and perhaps an EF5 tornado.
Yes. A concrete basement is one of the safest places to be during a tornado.
If it is in a sturdy house or building, yes. In fact it is best to be indoors and preferably underground during a tornado.
It is not.Go to your basement.
No, it is not safe to be in a fire chimney during a tornado. Tornadoes can cause structural damage that may compromise the chimney's stability, putting you at risk of injury or worse. It is safer to seek shelter in a designated tornado shelter or in a lower, windowless interior room in your home.
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No, hiding in a dumpster during a tornado is not safe. Dumpsters are not secure or sturdy enough to provide protection against the strong winds and debris associated with tornadoes. It is recommended to seek shelter in a sturdy building or underground if possible.
No, definitely not so great things to do during tornado.
If you cannot get to any safe shelter or even a ditch during a tornado, lie flat on the ground.
No, a manhole is not a safe place to hide during a tornado. Manholes are not designed to provide protection from powerful tornado-force winds and debris. It is safer to seek shelter in a sturdy building or underground storm shelter if possible.