A new dentist arrives at the office during a tornado warning. The dental assistant says it's a common alarm and suggests continuing treatment. What should the dentist do?

Correct answer: B. Immediately take the team to a safe/shelter location

• A. Merely pausing is insufficient — an active tornado warning requires immediate shelter action.
• B. Correct. A tornado warning (not a watch) means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. The appropriate immediate action is to move all staff and patients to a safe interior location away from windows.
• C. Trusting the assistant's assessment over official safety protocols is inappropriate.
• D. Calling for weather confirmation wastes critical time during an active warning.