How to survive a tornado with NBC5s Rick Mitchell [Video]

With the recent bouts of severe weather in North Texas, understanding how to survive a tornado has never been more crucial. NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell highlighted the importance of preparedness and awareness, especially given the active weather patterns this spring.

For residents, especially newcomers to North Texas, knowing how to react during severe weather can make all the difference.

Mitchell offered simple yet effective rules for tornado survival: “Rule number 1, get as low as you possibly can. And rule number 2, put as many walls in between you and the outside as possible.”

If you’re at home, the safest place during a tornado is an interior room on the lowest floor.

“You want to be in an interior room. That’s a room where none of the walls touch the outside, like a closet or a bathroom or a hallway,” Mitchell advised. This strategy minimizes exposure to flying debris and structural damage.

For those …