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Tornadoes can cause irreparable damage to your home and peace of mind. While you can’t prevent a tornado, you can prepare yourself for when disaster strikes. This guide will help you get ready.
In 2007, a large and fast moving tornado cut a swath through Greensburg, KS, leveling most of the town. On May 1 through 3, 2008, tornadoes struck in Arkansas, killing 8 Read More
Tornadoes are our planet’s most violent storms with winds that can exceed 300 miles per hour. They are characterized by twisting funnel clouds that are offshoots of Read More
A high velocity wind funnel, with the power to uproot homes, trees and vehicles is enough to make anyone panic. But panic won't do you any good during a tornado and will Read More
Spring and summer storms can pop up out of a clear blue sky. You may only have seconds to react. Planning ahead for sudden storms will save time when weather warnings are Read More
Tornadoes in the U.S. Midwest are a fact of life. Most of us know how to keep ourselves safe during a tornado, but do you have a plan for your pets?A tornado can touch down Read More
A tornado is a sphere shaped wind storm that develops from the base of a cumulus cloud. When the air begins to rotate, it touches the ground, creating a funnel of debris, Read More
Tornadoes develop in warm, humid air in front of cold fronts. High winds push debris through the air, knock over trees and take the roofs off of houses. The strongest Read More
The deadly tornadoes and hurricanes of recent years have prompted many people to invest in manufactured, above- or below-ground storm shelters. Any shelter you consider Read More
You never know when a disaster--natural or otherwise--will strike, so be prepared. A good starting point is to create a “safe room” in the home. Read More
Predicting tornadoes can save lives, learn tips and techniques you can use to predict the weather in this free video. Read More
An emergency response plan for a business should include accounting for all employees during an emergency, coming up with an escape route and finding a temporary place to Read More
Storm shelters come in many types and the type you will need depends on the storm situation you are subject to. It will also depend on personal preference. The first thing Read More
A tornado alarm is a device that, unsurprisingly, works to detect the possibility of tornadoes and alert the local populace of impending danger. This device is a simply Read More
Disaster management, also known as emergency management, arose out of Cold War era Civil Defense initiatives. Since Sept. 11, 2001, businesses and government agencies have Read More
In the event of a disaster, make sure all of the family is safe, plan the evacuation and find out all of the information that is available about the disaster. Discover how Read More
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