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Multiple and even
redundant sources of warning dissemination are needed to ensure that
everyone in the potential path of a tornado is informed of the danger
(12-13). For example, during the Wichita-Andover tornado (1991) in
Andover, Kansas, the town's only outdoor tornado siren failed to sound as
the storm approached (5). However, nearly 81% of the population whose
homes were destroyed were able to receive at least 5 minutes of warning
through other sources, such as the media or telephone, thus significantly
limiting loss of life. |