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Alabama/Walker County/Curry Tornado 11-10-2002
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Curry Tornado 11-10-2002
The tornado that cut a 45-mile swath of destruction through northeast Alabama and claimed 10 lives near Carbon Hill has been rated an F3 with winds of at least 158 mph, weather officials determined.
About 20 federal, state and local emergency management officials Tuesday fanned into the three hardest hit counties Walker, Cullman and Fayette to assess the damage from Sunday's series of twisters, said Jimmy Jones, area coordinator for the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
Jefferson County tracked the tornadoes as it started in north Fayette County, roared through Walker County and ended in the Smith Lake area of Winston County. With in minutes a second one blew through Walker County tracking just south of the first tornado.
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Prepare a Home Tornado Plan
- Pick a place where family members could gather if a tornado is headed your way. It could be your basement or, if there is no basement, a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered.
- If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building.
Assemble a Disaster
Supplies Kit Containing--
- First aid kit and essential
medications.
- Canned food and can opener.
- At least three gallons of water per person.
- Protective clothing, bedding, or sleeping bags.
- Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
- Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.
- Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn natural gas service back on.)
Stay Tuned for Storm Warnings
- Listen to your local radio and TV stations for updated storm information.
- Know what a tornado WATCH
and WARNING means:
- A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area.
- A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area. Go to safety immediately.
- Tornado WATCHES and WARNINGS are issued by county or parish.
When a Tornado WATCH Is Issued...
- Listen to local radio and TV
stations for further updates.
- Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight train.
When a Tornado WARNING Is Issued...
- If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area.
- If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
- If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (as above).
After the Tornado Passes...
- Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area.
- Listen to the radio for information and instructions.
- Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage.
- Do not use candles at any time.
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