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What is the best tornado shelter choice at home?

A basement or low interior room, away from windows.

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  1. An upstairs room with windows
  2. A basement or low interior room ✔
  3. A car parked under a tree

Why: Go as low as practical and put walls between you and the outdoors. A basement is best; without one, use a small interior room away from glass.

Huh, didn't know that: A closet or bathroom can be useful when no basement is available.

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Answer: A basement or low interior room. Go as low as practical and put walls between you and the outdoors. A basement is best; without one, use a small interior room away from glass.

  1. Aerospace Dimensions Module 3, Air Environment akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_3__Air_Environment_D8702BF7F9162_21bba.pdf
    If time permits, get to a basement or underground.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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