10/11/2026
🌪️🚨 TORNADO WARNING SAFETY TIPS 🚨🌪️
⚠️ WHEN A TORNADO WARNING IS ISSUED, TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY!
The Middlesex Police Department wants to remind everyone that severe weather can develop quickly. Knowing what to do during a tornado warning could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.
🏠 IF YOU ARE AT HOME:
✅ Move to a basement, storm shelter, or small interior room on the lowest floor.
✅ Stay away from windows, doors, and exterior walls.
✅ Bathrooms, closets, and interior hallways can provide additional protection.
✅ Use pillows, blankets, or a mattress to protect your head and neck.
✅ If available, wear a helmet for additional protection.
🚗 IF YOU ARE DRIVING:
⚠️ Never attempt to outrun a tornado.
⚠️ Do NOT seek shelter under an overpass or bridge.
⚠️ If possible, get to a nearby sturdy building immediately.
⚠️ If no sturdy shelter is available, follow National Weather Service guidance based on your situation.
🏢 IF YOU ARE IN A MOBILE HOME:
❗ Mobile homes are NOT safe during tornadoes, even when tied down.
❗ Move to a designated storm shelter or sturdy building before the storm arrives.
📱 STAY INFORMED:
📢 Keep your phone charged and emergency alerts enabled.
📢 Monitor local weather reports and NOAA Weather Radio.
📢 Have a plan for your family, including your pets.
📢 Never assume a tornado won't affect your neighborhood.
🚨 REMEMBER THE DIFFERENCE:
🌪️ TORNADO WATCH: Conditions are favorable for tornadoes. Be prepared!
🚨 TORNADO WARNING: A tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. TAKE SHELTER NOW!
❤️ PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR NEIGHBORS, ESPECIALLY THE ELDERLY AND THOSE WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
Your safety is our priority. Please take all severe weather warnings seriously.
Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe.
👮♂️ Middlesex Police Department
Protecting and Serving Our Community