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People who live in trailers should go to a sturdier building if a tornado threatens.
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What percentage of people killed by tornadoes live in trailer houses?
About 39% of tornado fatalities in the United States take place in trailer homes.
Are trailer homes safe to live in?
Trailer homes can be safe depending on how well you secure them. You would be better off finding a home that has a strong foundation, which makes it less likely to blow away during a tornado.
Can a F1 tornado cause any harm?
Yes, an F1 tornado can topple trees, break windows, strip away the surface of roofs, flip trailer homes, and completely destroy barns and outbuildings. They will occasionally kill and injure people.
Where in a mobile home can you be safe from a tornado?
You should not be in a mobile home if there is a tornado coming. Mobile homes are very susceptible to tornado damage and should be abandoned for sturdier shelter during a tornado warning.
What is bad for a destructive tornado?
In a destructive tornado people lose property, often their homes, and people, sometimes many, can be killed or injured.
Are tornadoes attracted to mobile homes?
No the path of a tornado is governed by the path of the storm from which it is formed, not structures on the ground. Mobile homes are weaker and therefore more easily destroyed than frame homes. A tornado that hits a trailer park is more likely to cause major damage then it would in a subdivision of frame homes and therefore more likely to make news headlines. However, there are locations (tornado alleys) where tornadoes are known to hit repeatedly.
How does a tornado affect people animals buildings?
People and animals may be killed or injured in a tornado and lose their homes. Buildings may be damaged or destroyed.
Who is at risk of getting hurt in a tornado?
Most areas in the world get tornadoes, so most people in the world have at least some risk of being injured by a tornado. Obviously, the risk is greater in areas prone to strong tornadoes, such as the central and southern United States. The type of housing and shelter is also a factor. People who live in trailer homes or other homes of weak construction, as well as those without access to underground shelter are at an increased risk of being injured or killed in a tornado.
How do people adjust to tornado?
People in tornado-prone areas sometimes practice tornado drills just as most people practice fire drills. Some have storm shelters built into or near their homes, and many towns have sirens that sound when a tornado threatens.
Can anyone offer ways to protect yourself in the event of a derecho?
The precautions to take for a derecho are similar to those for a tornado. Stay indoors and seek shelter underground or in a windowless room. Trailer homes should probably be abandoned for sturdier shelter.
How does a tornado effect peoples environment?
A tornado can damage or destroy homes, businesses, crops, and recreational areas. People and animals can be killed or injured.
Are there tornado proof homes?
no
