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Bethanie
With all of the recent tornados that have occurred it has been making me think about how I should protect myself and my toddler in a tornado. We live in an apt. complex and are on the 2nd floor. I believe the safest place in my apt. is the bathroom or the closet. I am just wondering that if you are in the bathtub with a mattress pulled over the two of you, how should you be positioned in the tub? Should I be on top of my toddler, I am just wondering. If so, how would I hold my mattress and him at the same time. I have also read that the safest place for little kids is in a car seat. I am just trying to clear up what's factual and what is not. I also live about 8 minutes for a hospital. Would it be safer for me to drive to a hospital and get into the ground floor. I know it's a lot of questions but I am just wondering what's the best thing to do if you dont' have a shelter
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If you are in a multi-level apartment complex, get to the lowest floor and into an interior area or room. This could be a hallway, bathroom, closet, or any other interior room. Take plenty of water, blankets, pillows, any special items your toddler needs such as diapers, medicine, something like a toy bear or stuffed animal to help keep him/her calm. Get as low as possible. Sit and hold your child in a manner where you have a good hold and where your arms/hands can protect their body.
If you can not get to a sturdier shelter, The National Weather Service states to find a low ditch or culvert and lay flat as can be face down if no other shelter can be found. This would be a last resort action. Do not try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. Some tornadoes have been known to travel up to 70MPH. If caught in a vehicle, do not seek shelter under a highway overpass. Wind speeds are actually sped up through the overpasses.
You can keep alert by watching or listening to local news. Can also listen to NOAA weather radio. These radios alert you of any watches or warnings issued for your area. They can be purchased at almost any department store.
If you are in a multi-level apartment complex, get to the lowest floor and into an interior area or room. This could be a hallway, bathroom, closet, or any other interior room. Take plenty of water, blankets, pillows, any special items your toddler needs such as diapers, medicine, something like a toy bear or stuffed animal to help keep him/her calm. Get as low as possible. Sit and hold your child in a manner where you have a good hold and where your arms/hands can protect their body.
If you can not get to a sturdier shelter, The National Weather Service states to find a low ditch or culvert and lay flat as can be face down if no other shelter can be found. This would be a last resort action. Do not try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. Some tornadoes have been known to travel up to 70MPH. If caught in a vehicle, do not seek shelter under a highway overpass. Wind speeds are actually sped up through the overpasses.
You can keep alert by watching or listening to local news. Can also listen to NOAA weather radio. These radios alert you of any watches or warnings issued for your area. They can be purchased at almost any department store.
How do you entertain a preschooler, 2 toddlers, and an 8 month old on a 7 hour drive?
Wilmavimom
We are taking a weekend trip to go to a wedding and taking the kids. It is about a 6 hour drive and driving overnight or taking more than 1 day is really not an option. My plan so far is to leave early (5 or 6 A), maybe have a movie in the car and stop for breakfast and play around around 9A. Any other helpful advice for traveling (besides not taking them as my sister suggested. lol) would be appreciated.
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We took our 2 1/2 year old twins on a 12 hr trip from Oregon to Montana and found the best thing was to have lots of their toys in the car. We did not have a dvd, so it was all about toys, books, their music. We have an older daughter who was 10 at the time, so she would read stories. The person who wasn't driving would show them things out the window. It was actually a wonderful trip both ways and the girls did great. Good Luck!!
We took our 2 1/2 year old twins on a 12 hr trip from Oregon to Montana and found the best thing was to have lots of their toys in the car. We did not have a dvd, so it was all about toys, books, their music. We have an older daughter who was 10 at the time, so she would read stories. The person who wasn't driving would show them things out the window. It was actually a wonderful trip both ways and the girls did great. Good Luck!!
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