Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. With more than 1, 200 tornadoes striking the US each year, they cause billions of dollars worth of damage. Most communities will be impacted by several types of natural hazards during a lifetime. Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Waterford Press's Tornado Survival guide will help readers learn how to prepare before -- build an emergency kit and have a plan and know where to receive information. Readers will then learn what to do during a tornado -- where to seek shelter, and finally how to build a tornado kit -- what to pack and where to keep it so it is accessible when needed.