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Chris Fountain
Thanks Max - Too early to tell - it just makes me disillusioned when Euro members talk about the "big freeze" and at the same time homes are destroyed and lives are lost. We simply don't know the extent or potential of these tornadic activities, especially on this scale.
Concerning jaggeroo's comment for not using OT for this topic - seems like the least of issues at this point - I guess cold weather is more important than catastropic Tornadoes...
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Edith Grove
I know only one person having first-hand experience with a tornado.
His house was hit about 3:00 one morning and completely destroyed.
He woke up in the empty lot next door, in his underwear, with only a few cuts & bruises.
In an instant, he lost all his material possessions, but somehow survived nearly unscathed.
This pales in comparison with the news report I just saw.
In yesterday's storms, a two year old girl turned up two miles away from her home, badly injured and in critical condition.
Her entire family was killed, and the tornado apparently carried this young girl for two miles before she finally came to rest on firm ground again.
The girl's extended family is with her, but no report on her prognosis.
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Edith Grove
I know only one person having first-hand experience with a tornado.
His house was hit about 3:00 one morning and completely destroyed.
He woke up in the empty lot next door, in his underwear, with only a few cuts & bruises.
In an instant, he lost all his material possessions, but somehow survived nearly unscathed.
This pales in comparison with the news report I just saw.
In yesterday's storms, a two year old girl turned up two miles away from her home, badly injured and in critical condition.
Her entire family was killed, and the tornado apparently carried this young girl for two miles before she finally came to rest on firm ground again.
The girl's extended family is with her, but no report on her prognosis.
That is just gut wrenching.
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Edith Grove
I know only one person having first-hand experience with a tornado.
His house was hit about 3:00 one morning and completely destroyed.
He woke up in the empty lot next door, in his underwear, with only a few cuts & bruises.
In an instant, he lost all his material possessions, but somehow survived nearly unscathed.
This pales in comparison with the news report I just saw.
In yesterday's storms, a two year old girl turned up two miles away from her home, badly injured and in critical condition.
Her entire family was killed, and the tornado apparently carried this young girl for two miles before she finally came to rest on firm ground again.
The girl's extended family is with her, but no report on her prognosis.
That is just gut wrenching.
Correction: This girl was found TEN miles away from her home.
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SwayStones
I saw a video of a little town in Indiana that totally disappeared .
I was wondering why in many states of America ,they keep building the houses of the little cities with wood ,instead of stones or concrete like we do over here ?
That's a good question Sway. Here on the west coast we spend billions of dollars to retrofit buildings,homes and bridges to try and make them earthquake proof. Yet in the midwest,where they have tornados every year the bulding codes aren't as strict and the damage is devastating.Quote
SwayStones
I saw a video of a little town in Indiana that totally disappeared .
I was wondering why in many states of America ,they keep building the houses of the little cities with wood ,instead of stones or concrete like we do over here ?
Sadly the girl didn't make it.[news.yahoo.com]Quote
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Edith Grove
I know only one person having first-hand experience with a tornado.
His house was hit about 3:00 one morning and completely destroyed.
He woke up in the empty lot next door, in his underwear, with only a few cuts & bruises.
In an instant, he lost all his material possessions, but somehow survived nearly unscathed.
This pales in comparison with the news report I just saw.
In yesterday's storms, a two year old girl turned up two miles away from her home, badly injured and in critical condition.
Her entire family was killed, and the tornado apparently carried this young girl for two miles before she finally came to rest on firm ground again.
The girl's extended family is with her, but no report on her prognosis.
That is just gut wrenching.
Correction: This girl was found TEN miles away from her home.
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sweetcharmedlifeSadly the girl didn't make it.[news.yahoo.com]Quote
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Edith Grove
I know only one person having first-hand experience with a tornado.
His house was hit about 3:00 one morning and completely destroyed.
He woke up in the empty lot next door, in his underwear, with only a few cuts & bruises.
In an instant, he lost all his material possessions, but somehow survived nearly unscathed.
This pales in comparison with the news report I just saw.
In yesterday's storms, a two year old girl turned up two miles away from her home, badly injured and in critical condition.
Her entire family was killed, and the tornado apparently carried this young girl for two miles before she finally came to rest on firm ground again.
The girl's extended family is with her, but no report on her prognosis.
That is just gut wrenching.
Correction: This girl was found TEN miles away from her home.
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sweetcharmedlifeThat's a good question Sway. Here on the west coast we spend billions of dollars to retrofit buildings,homes and bridges to try and make them earthquake proof. Yet in the midwest,where they have tornados every year the bulding codes aren't as strict and the damage is devastating.Quote
SwayStones
I saw a video of a little town in Indiana that totally disappeared .
I was wondering why in many states of America ,they keep building the houses of the little cities with wood ,instead of stones or concrete like we do over here ?
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SwayStones
I saw a video of a little town in Indiana that totally disappeared .
I was wondering why in many states of America ,they keep building the houses of the little cities with wood ,instead of stones or concrete like we do over here ?
There is more to it. Tornadoes have always been a staple in the US. We are simply overpopulated and now we are guaranteed to be in Mother's Natures' path. I miss the good ole days when we could drive (in peace)thru the country roads and sling beer bottles or any other thing at road signs.. Yep they were the best of times! The U.S. is now one big parking lot with no where to go!
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SwayStones
I think both of you are right.
I would ask something else,though,what the US government-not the current or the current ones but all - laws regarding the new buildings ?
What was said earlier on this thread is spot-on. The glut of development in areas that were predominantly empty is a big factor in these heart breaking events. Last year, after the tornado in Alabama there was a great deal of discussion about "sprawl" and how it has led to more people and homes being put in harm's way.Quote
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sweetcharmedlifeThat's a good question Sway. Here on the west coast we spend billions of dollars to retrofit buildings,homes and bridges to try and make them earthquake proof. Yet in the midwest,where they have tornados every year the bulding codes aren't as strict and the damage is devastating.Quote
SwayStones
I saw a video of a little town in Indiana that totally disappeared .
I was wondering why in many states of America ,they keep building the houses of the little cities with wood ,instead of stones or concrete like we do over here ?Quote
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SwayStones
I saw a video of a little town in Indiana that totally disappeared .
I was wondering why in many states of America ,they keep building the houses of the little cities with wood ,instead of stones or concrete like we do over here ?
There is more to it. Tornadoes have always been a staple in the US. We are simply overpopulated and now we are guaranteed to be in Mother's Natures' path. I miss the good ole days when we could drive (in peace)thru the country roads and sling beer bottles or any other thing at road signs.. Yep they were the best of times! The U.S. is now one big parking lot with no where to go!
Thanks .
I think both of you are right.
I would ask something else,though,what the US government-not the cur
rent or the current ones but all - laws regarding the new buildings ?