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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2014
Page
7
Guidance from Elliot Hughes emphasizes sheltering low and away from windows, using sturdy furniture and padding to protect the head, and moving to the lowest floor. It notes who is most at risk, the risks of flying debris, and the need to stay informed via sirens and media.
A Kansas tornado safety quiz outlines answers: March to August is peak season. Douglas County has 39 fatalities (1981 fatality). best shelter is a basement or lowest level space. wear sneakers. tornadoes can be invisible. most move southwest to northeast. average speed around 30 mph. Source: National Weather Service.
The EF scale updated in 2004 replaces the Fujita system and estimates tornado wind speeds from damage. Investigators assess 28 free standing structure types to gauge damage and assign an EF rating with a three second gust speed range from 65 to over 200 mph.
A practical list of items for a family emergency kit including water, food, lighting, first aid, tools, and safety supplies. Recommendations cover infant needs, cold weather, and NOAA weather radio use, with tips on battery backups, water disinfection, and keeping written evacuation instructions.
A historical tally lists several notable twisters from 1952 to 2006 in Douglas, Leavenworth and Johnson counties. Events include four F3s and an F4 with injuries and fatalities, combined damages from $50,000 up to $50 million, plus a 2006 microburst causing extensive tree and building damage at Kansas University.
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