Know what to do during a tornado? Published April 10, 2009 By Tinker Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., -- Tornado Watch · Monitor local radio/television stations for current information. ·Implement unit tornado watch and tornado shelter preparations. · Ensure shelter area is clear of debris. · Check first aid kit · Put batteries in flashlights · Check communications · Monitor weather radios · Determine when to relocate to designated shelter or dismiss personnel · Consider cancelling or curtailing training events · Curtail or prohibit routine business movement outside of unit facilities · Use sign out boards to account for personnel away from duty sections · Implement unit procedures for assisting the handicapped as necessary. Consider sending the "Movement Impaired" to shelters early. Notify all on duty unit personnel of weather conditions. Ensure notification of personnel working in high noise areas. Ensure personnel are briefed of tornado shelter locations. Secure or shelter outdoor equipment and materials if time permits. Immediately contact the Incident Command Center and dial 911 upon spotting tornadoes. Tornado Warning · Notify personnel to take immediate cover. Account for all on duty personnel. Ensure all personnel remain in shelter until notified of "All Clear" through your chain of command. · Personnel must not be permitted to leave shelter until the outside has been assessed for life-threatening hazards. · Monitor local media and weather radios for current situation updates. The "ALL CLEAR" will NOT be sounded using the base Siren System. · Additional sirens indicate a new tornado threat. Notification will be sent through the unit chain of command or provided by Emergency Responders when necessary. · Account for all on duty personnel. · Perform damage assessment. Report damage to the Disaster Control Center or call Civil Engineer Customer Service Desk at 734-3117. · Report unit status to the Incident Command Center. · Assist the injured and call 911 for badly injured personnel.