Tornado Preparedness Planning.

This pamphlet contains a set of guidelines for community leaders interested in developing preparedness plans for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Included in the guide is a list of the types of officials and agencies which should be involved in planning meetings. A set of suggestions for developing a community communications network and pre-season actions for local institutions and homeowners is presented. The guidelines are intended to develop community awareness and coordinated action by all persons or agencies involved and to ensure that proven procedures are adopted. A section of the text deals with educating the public concerning how to protect themselves from the hazards of these devastating natural phenomena. (SA)