Sarah Austin
EF1
In light of the events in the Lady Lake area in Florida on Feb. 2, 2007 and other similar events, I was wondering why so many populated areas in Florida do not have tornado alarms. Florida ranks number 4 in frequency of tornadoes, although most are brief.
http://www.hprcc.unl.edu/nebraska/SPCstaterankings.html
I am aware there are costs involved, but if it saves even one life, it is worth it in my opinion. A lot of people here in Florida have asked me what the difference is between a tornado and a hurricane. They think a tornado is a smaller version of a hurricane, or they don't think Florida gets any tornadoes at all. They're used to having days to prepare for approaching storms instead of minutes.
Has this problem occurred in other states and what has been done? Other than NOAA weather radios, what alternatives are there? Is there something I can do?
http://www.hprcc.unl.edu/nebraska/SPCstaterankings.html
I am aware there are costs involved, but if it saves even one life, it is worth it in my opinion. A lot of people here in Florida have asked me what the difference is between a tornado and a hurricane. They think a tornado is a smaller version of a hurricane, or they don't think Florida gets any tornadoes at all. They're used to having days to prepare for approaching storms instead of minutes.
Has this problem occurred in other states and what has been done? Other than NOAA weather radios, what alternatives are there? Is there something I can do?