Today marks the four year anniversary of the tornado ripping through Joplin, MO resulting in 161 deaths and $2.8 billion in damages in the Midwestern city. In 2012, the Atlantic Coast of the United States was rocked by Hurricane Sandy resulting in over 200 deaths and $50 billion in damages. With tornado season in full-swing and hurricane season right around the corner, we found useful links from Ready.gov to prepare for hurricanes and tornadoes.
For more useful information and to find out how you can help others recover from natural disasters please visit LSS/NCA’s Disaster Relief Page.
Resources:
CNN Hurricane Statistics Fast Facts
CNN Tornadoes Fast Facts