People who live in tornado-prone locations can develop skills that can aid them when a tornado strikes.
These people have learned how to stay alert, save food, build hutches, and survive.
Texas recently had a tornado on January 24, 2023.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Texas due to a “large, extremely dangerous, and perhaps fatal tornado.”
Zachary Peck-Chapman and his partner, Ally, had been living in an RV for the past five years. They also have two beautiful dogs.
Zach and Ally were aware of the approaching tornado. They also have tools for tracking the tornado’s progress.
They know too well how this works since Ally understands how these tornadoes work.
The couple was worried and stressed about the incoming ordeal.
They have been tracking the tornado’s path ever since it first appeared in the news, and on Tuesday at about 4:30 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning.
The alarm advised the residents to take refuge and evacuate if possible.
As the news updated the couple, Ally became more stressed and worried, even saying she was having panic attacks.
She started gathering blankets and fastening the dogs’ leashes. Soon, they felt off.
They knew it was near them, so Zach got out and as he caught everything on camera; the wind became stronger.
He had to act fast. Zach opened the door and called Ally. She immediately took her blankets and guided their dogs.
The wind blew stronger as the whole family ran towards a trench. Ally, Zach, and the two dogs jumped into the ditchwater.
The water made the video hazy, but you can still hear the fierce wind in the background.
It was absolutely scary.
Things settled down after a while, and they emerged from the ditchwater.
They called out to their neighbors, kept an eye on each other, and assisted each other in cleaning and securing RVs that the powerful winds had shifted.
Following their viral video, many have asked, why didn’t they leave when they had the chance.
In one of their YouTube video from their account, they answered this question.
According to the couple, they only had a few minutes to leave, and it was impossible to escape the wrath of the tornado.
If they would attempt and drive, they might be in more danger.
Some also asked if the couple did the right thing. Can you really go into a ditch for safety?
Inside Edition talked to Warren Faidley, a storm survival expert, and asked him this question.
“Cars don’t do very well in tornadoes. They’re like toys. They’re tossed around and crushed and crumbled. As a last resort, if you can find a ditch, that’s gonna be a good option. I think in this situation, they probably made the right choice,” said Faidley.
Considering how dangerous tornadoes are, they are very lucky to have survived and only had debris to clean.
Watch their full vlog here, and their Q&A here. They also uploaded a blog explaining what you can do in case you face a similar situation.
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