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Immediately following the May 2011 tornado, the city of Joplin, Missouri, initiated recovery efforts to rebuild the part of the community devastated by this event. In doing so, city officials introduced two new safety measures and recommended several others. The main objective of this paper is to explore the tornado survivors' compliance with the safety features recommended by the Joplin city authorities. Face-to-face interviews, as well as other methods, were used to survey respondents who were living within the tornado path (damage zones) at the time of the tornado. Results showed that 43 percent of all respondents implemented at least one recommended tornado measure in rebuild or repair their destroyed/damaged homes. Further, it was found that three variables considered here- rebuild or repair, damage zone category, and perceived tornado risk-were all significant contributors to a homeowner's decision to implement recommended tornado safety measures. The paper concludes with a recommendation for expanding tornado safety education among the respondents.

\"Many people in areas of America hit hard by tornadoes are building their own shelters in hopes of being more protected the next time a twister hits. The tornadoes that tore through the Midwest and the South in 2011 devastated families and homes and towns for miles and miles.\" (Social Studies for Kids) Read about the safe rooms and shelters used to protect people in tornadoes.

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one illustration of a tornado approaching a house and barn

\"It's twister time. You might seen the news about serious twisters touching down in parts of the South this spring. That's not unusual for this time of year. Tornadoes are most likely to occur during the spring and summer in states east of the Rocky Mountains, according to the National Weather Service.\" (Yak's Corner) Learn how tornadoes form and find out how to protect yourself from these severe storms.

one photo of a tornado in Texas by Rick Moon

one photo of a tornado in Texas by Rick Moon

one illustration showing how tornadoes form

\"Tornadoes are small but deadly storms that skip across the land, cutting a path of destruction. They are violent local storms with winds that whirl at tremendous speeds. Many tornadoes are accompanied by hail, heavy rain, and flashes of lightning.\" (Children's Digest) Learn where to seek shelter during a tornado. The difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning is also explained.