Tornado season is almost here. The Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau offers the following information.

• The time during which tornadoes are most likely to strike is between 2 and 8 p.m., from April through July.
• Tornadoes will usually come from the south, southwest or west at from 2 to 70 miles per hour with an average speed of 35 mph.

Protective Measures

Protective measures should include:

• Stay away from windows.
• Avoid corridors that may become wind tunnels, south or west openings.
• Stay away from outside walls on south and west sides of buildings.
• Seek shelter below ground level, such as a basement or a ditch.
• Seek shelter under heavy furniture, such as a work bench.
• Have a portable radio with you.

Tornado Watches & Warnings

• A watch means atmospheric conditions are suitable for a tornado.
• A warning means a tornado has been sighted or detected.

Our local warning signal is a steady tone of a siren and will sound as a warning of an approaching tornado. Our local warning signal is tested the first Wednesday of each month. For more information contact Deputy Chief Dennis Glenn at 513-867-5378.