Researchers, including faculty and students from the University of Alabama, who studied the aftermath of a devastating 2013 tornado in Oklahoma, say simple design changes could improve the survivability of wood-frame structures during tornadoes. The researchers recommend that tornado-prone areas adopt more robust design standards similar to those used by coastal regions to help homes survive hurricanes. They also say the addition of safe rooms or storm shelters could help inhabitants survive twisters.
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