How do police typically respond to a tornado in the US?

This discussion is mainly based on the United States. The degree of training that law enforcement officers get with respect to tornadoes is highly variable, ranging from none to extensive. This largely depends on the area served by the agency. read more

The main role of police in a tornado emergency is after the tornado has passed, and is mainly controlling traffic in and out of the incident area and generally maintaining civic order. In most areas where tornadoes are common, there are emergency management agencies, either at the county or municipal level, that take the primary role in coordinating the response to the anticipated emergency. read more