We live in a region that sees quite a few tornados each year so it's important to be prepared. One thing you can do before a storm even occurs is have a plan.

CHICAGO - When a tornado strikes, acting quickly can make all the difference in staying safe. The National Weather ... storm ...

The National Weather Service released a tornado watch at 2:28 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 10 a.m. The watch is for Johnson, Clay, Jackson, Linn, Miami, Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, ...

TORNADO WARNING ... Go to a pre-designated area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of a small interior room ...

Make sure every member of your family knows ... If you have a designated tornado shelter or safe room, that’s the ideal place to go. It's always a good idea to have an emergency kit ready ...