Description:

The safest place during a tornado from the options you provided is the:

👉 Basement

Here's why:

Basements are below ground level and provide the most protection from high winds and flying debris.

Bathrooms (especially interior ones without windows) are a good second option if no basement is available, as the plumbing in the walls can add extra support.

Balconies are the least safe because they are exposed and at risk of flying debris and structural damage.

✅ Best to Worst (Safety-wise):

Basement ✅

Bathroom (interior, no windows) ⚠️

Balcony ❌

Always get as low and as far inside a sturdy building as possible during a tornado.