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Surviving Tornadoes

Posted by michael on from the not-in-kansas-any-more dept.

SharkJumper writes "We here in central Oklahoma, USA are just climbing out of the wreckage of another series of tornadoes. Unlike the tornadoes of May 3rd, 1999, which killed 47 and injured more than 800, we now have much better tornado information and prediction technology. Largely because of this, there have been far fewer injuries, and (as of this morning) no reported deaths. Here in the greater Oklahoma City area, we can even register our storm shelters with the city. After a severe storm, GIS technology is used to create a map for rescuers detailing location and type of the shelter as well as emergency contact information. Rescuers can then use these maps to search for survivors that may be trapped by debris in their shelters."

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  1. Tip #1 by SpanishInquisition · · Score: 4, Funny

    Being a big fat ass can actually increase your chances of survival.

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  2. Sadly... by American+AC+in+Paris · · Score: 5, Funny
    Despite all our advances in tornado detection, storm shelter technology, and early warning systems, the fact remains that tornadoes still really suck.

    *ducks*

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  3. Registration is just the first step by JUSTONEMORELATTE · · Score: 3, Funny

    Oh sure, it seems harmless now -- "Just register your shelter with the government, and we'll help you out later!"
    But the next thing you know, Big Brother has these lists of shelters! It only makes it easier when they need to confiscate them later!!
    I tell you what, you can have my unregistered shelter when you pry it from my cold, dead hands!

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  4. Re:Crazy Winds~ by itchyfidget · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would think you wouldn't want to be near porcelain at a time like that...

    I'd be wishing I was near porcelain, since the alternatives involve begging rescue-workers for a clean pair of pants...

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  5. Simple solution by CommieLib · · Score: 4, Funny

    Four words: decoy mobile home parks.

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  6. I've always wanted to see a tornado before I die by dugless · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...just not right before.

  7. Re:Best way to survive tornadoes by pixelpusher220 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Blizzard Survival 101

    1. Have food already bought
    2. Have wood already cut for heat
    3. Have a steep enough roof to naturally dump off snow.
    4. ...
    5. Profit!

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  8. Re:Best way to survive tornadoes by The_K4 · · Score: 4, Funny

    If the sky is green, there's a problem

    What about is a cow or two go flying by?
    "Actualy I think that was the same cow." :)

  9. Wait, now I'm confused by burgburgburg · · Score: 4, Funny
    2) If the sky is green, there's a problem.

    What about tangerine trees and marmalade skies?

  10. Pringles crisis by juan2074 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Did anyone notice the Pringles crisis caused by a tornado last Sunday?

  11. Re:Best way to survive tornadoes by mattsucks · · Score: 4, Funny

    Actualy I think that was the same cow.

    Deja-moo.

  12. Re:Best way to survive tornadoes by DunbarTheInept · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...and the rain goes vertical

    Uhh. Doesn't it normally go that way? Y'know, kinda from the sky to the ground?

    Oh, my god! It's raining...vertically!!! RUN FOR SHELTER!

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