--- title: Tornadoes - Bracing for Impact description: Is Your Missouri Home or Business Prepared for a Devasting Tornado Strike? --- # Tornadoes - Bracing for Impact ## Gateway Insurance Network * * * ## Tornadoes - Bracing for Impact - Posted on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 **_Tornadoes represent one of the world’s most common and dangerous natural disasters due to their relatively high occurrence rates, significant material damages, and fatalities._** While studies suggest that certain areas of the U.S. are more prone to tornadoes than others (think **_“Tornado Alley”_** which represents the Great Plains in the central region including **[Missouri](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/)**), these tropical cyclones can actually occur anywhere and with little warning. - **_With that in mind, we want to help [home](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/homeowner-insurance) and [business](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/commercial-property-insurance) owners be properly braced to minimize some of the impact caused by severe tornadoes._** **_Although there is no way to eliminate all of the damage from a direct hit, [home](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/homeowner-insurance)and [business owners](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/commercial-property-insurance) can implement measures to minimize some of the impact of a severe tornado._** - [**Business owners**](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/business-insurance) **should prepare an [emergency plan](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/contact) for supervisors and managers to follow during the threat of a tornado.** - Be sure to include provisions for employees typically working outdoors. - **_[Home owners](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/homeowner-insurance) should also[prepare a plan](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/contact) for family members/friends staying in your home._** - Practice emergency procedures periodically or when tornado drills occur in your area. - Monitor local radar and weather information and download smartphone apps for tornado alerts. - Keep exterior doors and windows closed to minimize rain and flying debris. - Keep interior doors closed to compartmentalize buildings. - Seek shelter in a “Safe Room,” a basement, corridor, or small interior room on the first floor. - Avoid sheltering in areas with an outside wall or with glass windows. - Maintain an electronic record (inventory records, photos and/or video) of your property and contents and store this remotely. **AFTER A HIT** - **If a tornado has damaged your property, [contact your](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/contact)[insurance carrier or agent](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/) to begin the [claims process](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/contact) and [review what’s covered on your policy.](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/)** - Take photos and videos and keep a record of expenses incurred for consideration in your [claim](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/contact). - If possible, prevent the property from further damage by laying out a tarp over the roof and tidying up the inside of the building. - Be careful, though. Do not enter a structure that may have taken on serious damage and is at risk of collapsing. - Watch out for debris or downed power lines around the perimeter. **HELPFUL RESOURCES** - AMERICAN RED CROSS [American Red Cross | Help Those Affected by Disasters](https://www.redcross.org/) - DISASTERSAFETY.ORG [http://disastersafety.org/torn...](http://disastersafety.org/tornado/) - FEMA.GOV [Current Disaster | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current) - [Gateway Insurance Network](https://www.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com/) 573-327-8040 ## Share This - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com%2Fblog%2F2022%2Ftornadoes-bracing-for-impact.md) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com%2Fblog%2F2022%2Ftornadoes-bracing-for-impact.md&text=Tornadoes+-+Bracing+for+Impact) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com%2Fblog%2F2022%2Ftornadoes-bracing-for-impact.md&title=Tornadoes+-+Bracing+for+Impact) - [Email](mailto:?subject=Tornadoes+-+Bracing+for+Impact&body=Thought+you+might+be+interested...%0A%0ATornadoes+-+Bracing+for+Impact%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.gatewayinsurancenetwork.com%2Fblog%2F2022%2Ftornadoes-bracing-for-impact.md) ## Insurance Quotes Give us some info and we'll help you find the best coverage options. 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