Mobile Home Tornado Fatalities: Some Observations

• 1997

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The article is about tornado fatalities in mobile homes with data from 1975-1995. It describes how people living in mobile homes are at a higher risk during tornadoes compared to those in permanent houses. Mobile homes often lack strong foundations, making them more vulnerable to strong winds. The article suggests that better safety measures and awareness can help reduce the number of deaths. It also highlights the importance of having safe shelters nearby for people living in these types of homes during severe weather events like tornadoes.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Mortality; Natural Disasters; Risk Factors; Tornadoes

Institutions: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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