From our clients in USA Dendax team just understand that cluster of tornadoes has hit the US state of Massachusetts, killing at least four people.
They left a trail of destruction across 24 towns, ripping off roofs, uprooting trees and scattering debris.
Worst hit was Springfield, the third largest city in the state, where 33 injuries were reported. A state of emergency has been declared and the National Guard has been called in.
Tornadoes are rare, but not unheard of, in the north-eastern US.
State Governor Deval Patrick said the path of damage from the first and most powerful tornado rampaged from Westfield, just west of Springfield, and extended east to the community of Douglas.
A second, slightly less powerful twister, cut a path from West Springfield to Sturbridge in the central part of the state.
The damaged area is about 90 miles (145km) west of Boston.
The storm struck after a tornado alert was issued for much of the East Coast, including Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
Dendax is here to give you advices what to do in case of tornado. Dendax team strongly suggests you to:
• In a home or building, move to a pre-designated shelter, such as a basement.
• If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of furniture.
• Stay away from windows.
• Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car; instead leave it immediately.
• If caught outside or in a vehicle, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression.
• If you know in advance that tornado is coming prepare money, ID card, any valuables a set of clothes water and food and go into a shelter.
For more information contact the Shreveport National Weather Service at 631-3669, the Louisiana OEP at 800-256-7036, or the American Red Cross at 865-9545. find out what types of disasters could occur and how you should respond. Learn your community’s warning system and evacuation plans.
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