Deadly Tornado strikes Oklahoma

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

No but one has to take into account that certain areas or rather locations on this earth are more high-risk, and as such have to be treated with careful consideration before deciding to build or buy in these high-risk areas.
As i pointed out earlier in this thread, Oklahoma is a high(or higher)-risk location.

That's true in some areas, like the coast, because you know hurricanes hit. However, economics drive where people live. We have made great headway in buildings, warning systems, etc., that's about all you can do.
Even here in NC tornados are common, but usually in the F3 range. I've seen 4 in the last 15 years.

I don't know building codes in the plains area, but you would think in areas like Moore where few basements can be built due to soil, that safe rooms would be required in buildings like schools. It really wouldn't be that expensive to tornado proof restrooms or other rooms.