Tornado

[Trainee031589]

What would Disney do if a tornado were to ever hit the park while guests were there. I know its unlikely but how would they protect them???

 

[tigger248]

I'm sure they'd advise all guests to seek cover immediately by heading for a restroom or a shop or something. All the rides would also probably go down. Those buildings are built to withstand Hurricane force winds, so they'd probably hold up pretty well as protection from flying objects. A tornado could still level those buildings if it were a direct hit, however. They may allow guests into the tunnels of the Magic Kingdom, but it would probably depend on how bad the weather really is. None of the other parks have those tunnels, so the buildings would probably be best. The people would probably be as safe (maybe safer depending on where they live) at WDW as anywhere else during a tornado. Disney's policies may be different from the above, but that's what I'd imagine they'd do. That's what the Six Flags park I work in does (and we've had to do that a few times this year due to severe weather and funnel cloud spottings).

 

[Trainee031589]

Lol I agree being in Dinsey than a naieghborhood could be a better idea. I have said I'm movign to Orlando and if a bad hurricane comes Im gonna reserve a room at a Disney hotel lol.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

I doubt they'd evacuate the park since there wouldn't be enough time with the Monorail Ride or boats or anything and it would be Mad as a Hatter (yes, pun intended) so ya. About the buildings, they are built to withstand Hurricane winds, right? What about 300 mph winds? God I hope so.

 

[Tim G]

<TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="98%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#ff0000><TABLE width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=large>STORM STATUS</TD><TD class=small align=right>August 13, 4:48 AM EDT</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#cccccc><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="95%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>Name: Hurricane Charley</TD></TR><TR><TD class=small vAlign=top>Location: About 85 miles, 135 km, West-Southwest of Key West Florida.

Lat/Long: 23.9N, 82.9W
Max Winds: 110 mph
Category: 2

</TD><TD class=small vAlign=top noWrap>Heading: North-Northwest

Speed: 18 mph
Pressure: 28.64 inches

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[Tim G]

Projected path

 

[Tim G]

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[Tim G]

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=472>06:11 AM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a HURRICANE STATEMENT
Florida counties
<NOBR>Brevard</NOBR>, <NOBR>Indian River</NOBR>, <NOBR>Lake</NOBR>, <NOBR>Orange</NOBR>, <NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>, <NOBR>Seminole</NOBR>, <NOBR>Volusia</NOBR>



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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=467 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>These bulletins are currently in effect for your area:
Florida counties
Alachua
HURRICANE STATEMENT until <NOBR>08:00 AM EDT</NOBR>
FLOOD WATCH
Brevard
HURRICANE STATEMENT
FLOOD WATCH
Citrus
FLOOD WATCH
Flagler
HURRICANE STATEMENT until <NOBR>08:00 AM EDT</NOBR>
FLOOD WATCH
Hernando
FLOOD WATCH
Highlands
FLOOD WATCH
Hillsborough
FLOOD WATCH
Indian River
HURRICANE STATEMENT
FLOOD WATCH
Lake
HURRICANE STATEMENT
FLOOD WATCH
Levy
FLOOD WATCH
Marion
HURRICANE STATEMENT until <NOBR>08:00 AM EDT</NOBR>
FLOOD WATCH
Orange
HURRICANE STATEMENT
FLOOD WATCH
Osceola
HURRICANE STATEMENT
FLOOD WATCH
Pasco
FLOOD WATCH
Pinellas
FLOOD WATCH
Polk
FLOOD WATCH
Putnam
HURRICANE STATEMENT until <NOBR>08:00 AM EDT</NOBR>
FLOOD WATCH
Seminole
HURRICANE STATEMENT
FLOOD WATCH
St Johns
HURRICANE STATEMENT until <NOBR>08:00 AM EDT</NOBR>
FLOOD WATCH
Sumter
FLOOD WATCH
Volusia
HURRICANE STATEMENT
FLOOD WATCH
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[Tim G]

!!!

 

[Nicole]

What would Disney do if a tornado were to ever hit the park while guests were there. I know its unlikely but how would they protect them???

The thing about tornadoes as opposed to hurricanes is that you really have very little notice. I'm not sure how much Disney could do. However WDW has lots of buildings with no windows - like Philharmagic, CoP, UoE, AA, etc and could jam pack people in there for the hour or so it would take for the tornado to pass.

 

[Tim G]

07:46 AM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH
Florida counties
<NOBR>Brevard</NOBR>, <NOBR>Highlands</NOBR>, <NOBR>Hillsborough</NOBR>, <NOBR>Indian River</NOBR>, <NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>, <NOBR>Pinellas</NOBR>, <NOBR>Polk</NOBR>

 

[disneydummy125]

Thanks Corrus! Your hard(was it?)work is appreciated. :wave:

 

[Tim G]

UPDATED:</TEXT> 9:06 AM EDT August 13, 2004

<!--startindex-->MIAMI -- Florida officials say the evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Charley now covers nearly 2 million people.


A spokeswoman at the state emergency operations center says about 1.9 million people from the Keys up the west coast have been told to flee. She says many will likely stay at home -- but officials estimate up to 1.5 million will seek shelter.

Officials worry some residents may not heed the warning. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

At the Pinellas County Emergency Management office, Marcia Crawley said when it comes to big storms, Floridians "often get a bit complacent -- but this is the real deal!"

Another official warns those who decide to stick it out may find "No one can help you." Forecasters said Charley has top sustained winds of about 110 mph and is expected to strengthen.

Reports are starting to come in from Hurricane Charley's passage over Cuba, where wind gusts of 124 mph were reported.

Charley is starting to inundate the Florida Keys on its path north. Rain bands from the system are over south and southwest Florida, and the storms will continue to push north throughout the day.

A hurricane warning runs from Dry Tortugas to the Seven-Mile Bridge, then up the west coast of Florida to the Steinhatchee River. There's a tropical storm warning from Coach Beach northward to Altamaha Sound, Ga. A tropical storm watch goes south of Cocoa Beach and north of Altamaha Sound to Cape Fear, N.C.

Forecasters look for continued strengthening to a Category Three major hurricane later today.

The big concern is the storm surge as Charley moves off Florida's west coast. Forecasters say it could be as much as 10 to 13 feet near and south of where the center makes landfall.

Tropical Storm Bonnie came ashore at the Florida Panhandle city of Apalachicola earlier Thursday, bringing lighter rain and weaker winds than had been expected. The back-to-back storms -- the first to hit the state so close together since 1906 -- prompted Gov. Jeb Bush to declare a state of emergency for all of Florida.

 

[Tim G]

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[Tim G]

Just to be better safe than sorry, please check the list below



What To Do Before A Hurricane Threatens

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• Develop your own emergency plan.
• Take Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes.
• Plan to relocate if you live either in a mobile home or an evacuation zone.
• Know your evacuation zone and route, and the elevation of your home above sea level.
• Plan to obtain supplies necessary to protect your property and for survival. Since windows are not usually blown out but knocked out by flying debris, windows should be boarded, not taped.
• Arrange for safekeeping of your pets or animals. Most shelters will not accept pets.
• Make a complete inventory of your personal property.
• Review your insurance policies. Homeowners insurance will not cover flood damage.
• Know what documents you will need to establish home ownership and make insurance claims.
• Stock non-perishable food items and water for your family to last one week. Once a watch is issued, these items disappear quickly from store shelves.
• Trim or remove trees that can damage your home.

What To Do When A Warning Is Issued

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• If you live in a mobile home, check the tie-downs and leave immediately.
• Prepare for high winds by anchoring securely or bringing indoors anything that might blow away or be torn loose: Garbage cans, garden tools, signs, lawn furniture, awnings and toys. Loose objects can be deadly in hurricane winds.
• Board-up or shutter large windows. When you board-up, use good lumber securely fastened. Makeshift boarding may do more damage than good. Have strong bracing for outside doors.
• Boats on trailers: Fill with water, secure to trailer and use tiedowns to anchor trailer to ground or house.
• Get away from low-lying beaches or other locations which may be swept by high tides or storm waves. If passage to high ground is over a road likely to be under water, leave early. Don't run the risk of being marooned. On the coast, damage is from water, lots of it, and storm conditions may continue for many hours.
• Add extra chlorine to swimming pool to prevent contamination, and lower the pool's water level to allow for increased rainfall.

Hurricane Survival Checklist

<!--startindex-->Have a two week supply of each item for every person in your home.

Water

• 18 ½ gallons of water per person (½ gallon for drinking, 2 gallons for bathing)
• Store water in clean plastic containers

Food <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Purchase foods that require no refrigeration and little preparation, such as:

• Ready-to-eat canned food
• Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
• Snacks: cookies, cereals, etc.
• Soft drinks, instant coffee, tea
• Lots of ice (you can freeze your water supply)

For Baby

• Formula, bottles, powdered milk, jarred baby foods
• Diapers, moist towelettes and special medications

Pets

• Newspapers or cat litter
• Moist canned foods (to preserve water)
• Plastic sheets to cover floor of pet's room

Medicine

• First aid kit
• Rubbing alcohol
• Aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, antacid
• Extra prescription medication (especially for heart problems and diabetes)
• Ask your physician how to store prescription medication

Personal Items

• Toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo
• Personal and feminine hygiene products
• Denture needs, contact lenses and an extra pair of eyeglasses
• Sun protection, insect repellent

Other Supplies

• Battery-operated radio, flashlights, non-electric can opener, extra batteries
• Charcoal, waterproof matches, extra propane gas for grills (Use grills outside only!)
• ABC-rated fire extinguisher in a small canister
• Portable cooler
• Plenty of absorbent towels, plastic trash bags
• Wind-up or battery-operated clock
• Tarp or sheet plastic, duct tape, hammer and nails for temporary roof repairs
• Cleaning supplies such as chlorine bleach
• Aluminum foil, paper napkins and plates, plastic cups
• Can of spray paint (can be used to identify your home by insurance adjusters in case it's damaged)
• At least one change of clothing per person, sturdy shoes, hat and work gloves
• Pillows and blankets or sleeping bags

 

[Tim G]

Update!!! Charley progresses towards florida's east coast.

 

[Tim G]

11:18 AM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a
TORNADO WATCH
Florida counties:

<NOBR>Brevard</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Highlands</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Hillsborough</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Indian River</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>, <NOBR>Pinellas</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Polk</NOBR>


HURRICANE STATEMENT
Florida counties
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Brevard</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Citrus</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Hernando</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Highlands</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Hillsborough</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Indian River</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Lake</NOBR>, <NOBR>Levy</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Orange</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Pasco</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Pinellas</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Polk</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Seminole</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Sumter</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Volusia</NOBR>

 

[General Grizz]

Thanks, Corrus :wave:

*points at little dot under Orlando*

That's meeeeeeee!

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Thank you!

 

[Tim G]

Doppler Update