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Tornado Risks and Hazards in the Midwest United States
The purpose of this Tornado Recovery Advisory (RA) is to summarize facts about the Midwest tornado hazard, specifically the area served by FEMA Region VII. Region VII includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The general population, specifically homeowners and renters, policy makers, local officials, builders, and building officials know and understand that tornado occurrence in the Midwest is not a rare event. In fact, more than half of the 20 states with the highest frequency of tornado occurrence on record, and 4 of the top 5 (Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska) are located in the Midwest. In addition, this RA identifies FEMA resources that can be used to help design and construct shelters that provide safe haven from tornadoes. These resources also guide construction of most building types (including residences) to minimize damage from extreme wind events.
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