The most important way to prepare is to know what a tornado is, what damage it could cause, warning signs of an approaching funnel cloud and how to protect yourself if it hits. The first step is to have a tornado safety plan. When making this plan, you need to know your tornado risks and how you will receive warnings about tornadoes in your area. Next, you need to know how to choose a safe place in your home. The safest place to be in a tornado is underground, or as low to ground level as possible. Stay away from windows and exterior walls. The best option would be a basement or a small closet in the middle of a house. You may also want to have a safety supply kit that stays in your safe place at all times. In this kit you will need water, canned food, flashlight, copies of important documents, cash, first aid kit, battery powered radio and additional batteries. This kit could save the life of you and your family after surviving a tornado. The final step is to practice this plan over and over again so that you and your family are prepared for a tornado at any time. Being prepared is very important and could save your life. Don't be caught off guard, have security