The Green

Recently there have been a number of deadly tornadoes that have popped up suddenly throughout the Midwest. There have been a number of fatalities and many survivors are forced to deal with insurance companies when they try to put their lives and broken homes back together. Our hearts go out to all the victims of severe weather events, hopefully by reading this post and following some of the linked websites, more people can take steps to protect themselves and their families from tornadoes.

If you live in an area where tornadoes are a danger, then you may wish to find some resources on how you can take some steps to weatherize your home. These tips might be able to give your home a better chance of surviving a tornado.

- Check out My Great Home [www.mygreathome.com].

- Also visit Institute for Business and Home Safety [www.ibhs.org].

- For more general information about tornadoes such as, what causes them? And how to stay informed on the possibility of a tornado occuring in your area, check National Severe Storms Laboratory [www.nssl.noaa.gov].