Tornadoes
Although
not affecting as large an area as a hurricane, a tornado generally has
higher
wind speed and does more extensive damage.
On the average, Texas
experiences 124 tornados, 10 tornado related deaths, 124 injuries and
$43
million in damages annually. Since tornadoes often are spawned by
hurricanes,
they have the potential of impacting already damaged structures and
systems
during extremely critical times. The
coalition will hasten the development of safer structures that provide
areas of
refuge, more storm-resistant power and communication systems, and
better
systems for educating and warning people of approaching tornadoes.
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