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·Tornado Safety
Rochester Hills has eight strategically placed tornado sirens throughout the city for the protection of its citizens and guests. The tornado sirens are tested the first Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. and will sound for a total of three minutes. The tests are done during the months of March through November. During the month of March only, the test date will be on the 28th at 10:30 a.m.
Rochester Hills Tornado Siren Locations
1. 1000 Rochester Hills Drive (at City Hall)
2. 1538 Brewster (at Brewster Elementary School)
3. 1089 Avon (Avon and John R area)
4. 2147 W. Auburn (Fire Station #3)
5. 511 E. Auburn (Department of Public Services)
6. 2723 Walton (Fire Station #4)
7. 251 Tienken (Fire Station #5)
8. 2039 Adams (North of Hamlin)
What is a tornado?
A tornado is a column of violently rotating winds extending down from a thunderstorm could and touching the surface of the earth. A tornado spins like a top and may sound like an airplane or train.
How many tornadoes usually occur in Michigan?
Michigan averages about 18 tornadoes each year. Since 1950, 239 persons have been killed due to tornadoes. During the same time, Michigan has experienced 772 tornadoes.
What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?
A tornado watch means that the weather conditions are right for tornadoes to develop. However, a watch does not necessarily mean a tornado will develop. A tornado watch gives you time to plan and prepare should one occur. A tornado warning means that one has been sighted. Seek shelter immediately and listen to the radio or television for additional information.
Where should I seek shelter?
At home a basement offers the greatest safety. Seek shelter under sturdy furniture if possible. In a home without a basement, take cover in the center of thehouse on the lowest floor ina small room such as a closet or bathroom and stay away from windows due to the possibility of shattered glass.
In a manufactured home leave and go to a substantial structure before the storm arrives. If there is no shelter nearby, lie flat in the nearest ditch, ravine or culvert with your hands shielding your head.
At school or work follow plans to move to interior hallways or small rooms on the loewst floor. Avoid areas with glass and wide free-span roofs.
In vehicles do not try to out drive a tornado. Get out of the vehicle immediately and take shelter. If there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in a ditch or low-lying area away from the vehicle. Use arms to protect your head and neck.
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