Tornados are one of the most devastating weather events Mother Nature throws our way. A 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri resulted in 161 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and billions of dollars in damage. Two years later, a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma caused 24 deaths and destroyed hundreds of homes and public buildings, including schools. The impact of tornado damage underscores the importance of emergency preparedness, early warning systems, and restoration and recovery in the ...