An internal memo reviewed by Grist showed the National Weather Service has stopped translating radio alerts in the southern region, a move that has enraged workers in the local offices.

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    7 days ago

    You’re supposed to move to the safest area in your house, like a bathroom or closet towards the center of the structure, preferably with close walls and no exterior windows, and stay there until the danger has passed. Bring pets and bottled water.

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      7 days ago

      I’m well aware or the recommendations, including that those instructions specifically do NOT apply to mobile homes/trailers. The instructions for mobile homes/trailers is the same as for a car or truck; leave and shelter in the closest appropriate shelter or lie down in a ditch while trying to protect your head.

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        5 days ago

        Oh, sorry. I thought you said you didn’t know what you were supposed to do. Laying in a ditch during severe weather is a pretty shitty solution, even if it’s technically safer.