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Old 04-28-2014, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TriDeltaSallie View Post
I have to admit I never understand why people who live in tornado country think it is so terrible to live in the north where we get snow and ice. I'd take those every single time over tornadoes on a regular basis. At least with snow and ice we get time to prepare and it rarely threatens your life. Tornadoes are just too random and you can't really ensure your safety.

And I can't imagine living somewhere with tornadoes and not having a basement or storm cellar. It boggles my mind.
Here's some interesting info about shelters/basements in the south and why everyone doesn't have one:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/s...adoes-23507691

I agree with you, though - I'd much rather deal with snow and ice than a tornado. Having moved to Houston, I pretty much avoid all of those things. Hurricanes can be a problem, but again, at least we get a warning.

A tornado would simply be terrifying.
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