How to Make a Tornado Survival Kit

If possible, go to a basement. If you cannot get to a basement, go to a hallway, closet or room without windows.

A knife is an all-purpose utility tool. It can be used to open cans, eat food, cut wood, cut your way out of something, cut twine/rope, dig a hole and more.

Some these items will help you during a tornado. The other items will help you after the tornado, especially if there is a power outage, or if you are stuck at home for the next few days.

A helmet can help protect your head from flying debris. If it has a visor, it can also protect your eyes.

It's more for after the tornado, because there will likely be no electrical power. It provides you the ability to charge your phone from a car using battery power rather than electrical power.

Do not add junk food. Such food won't give you the nutritional value you need and will take up space that could and should be used for healthier foods.

Pack your survival kit with anything non-perishable. For example, you could throw in trail mix, peanut butter, protein bars, or dried fruits and vegetables. Anything that won't spoil without refrigeration is good. Of course, the idea behind preparing a tornado survival kit is to do it well in advance, so you have time now to go out and get canned food if you want.

No, canned food is ready to eat. It commonly gets heated up for taste, but it isn't necessary.

Batteries can be used to power radios, flashlights, and lanterns -- all things needed for immediate survival if a storm leaves you without power. You can also get an emergency battery powered cell phone charger.

Follow instructions from your teacher to the letter! She/he will guide you to safe areas. Duck into bathrooms away from windows, stay in interior hallways away from windows, get out of the gym and swimming pool immediately according to your teacher's commands. Crouch down with your head against the wall, lace your fingers together, and place them on the back of your neck where the soft spot is.