tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post7310742530298825722..comments2023-05-24T06:02:06.480-05:00Comments on Chuck's Chatter: Driving away from tornadoes in urban areas - a bad ideaChuck Doswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345055614900157noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-56786120918365312102013-10-26T23:27:59.051-05:002013-10-26T23:27:59.051-05:00I have never been a fan of dispersing information ...I have never been a fan of dispersing information which gives anyone, any kind of option to flee in their vehicle. I haven’t liked some of the NWS information that I have seen which somewhat explains, certain kind of situations, maybe if you have to, probably shouldn’t, but if you do – kind of wording. When people ask me what to do if a tornado approaches, the only time I suggest using a vehicle to get to nearby shelter is if they are fleeing a mobile home. Any house, or business, regardless of construction should be used for shelter before taking it to the road. I don’t have to go over the statistics you have already mentioned concerning how survivable even violent tornadoes are. IMO, there are too many – way too many considerations that are required for a person to make the decision of fleeing in a vehicle. Many of these considerations involve unknowns, and matters that are out of someone’s control. Keeping instructions simple during times of emergency is extremely important. Don’t flee in your vehicle. Take recommended precautions for the building you are in. That advice has proven to work well, over and over again for many decades.David Ewoldtnoreply@blogger.com