Tornadoes are a billion-dollar problem in the United States. From 2018-2023, there have been 17 billion-dollar climate disasters involving tornadoes. As places outside of the traditional Tornado Alley see an increase in tornado frequency, the costs of disasters are expected to grow. But engineers know how to build stronger structures that can withstand high winds. Watch the video to learn more about why tornadoes are so destructive in the U.S. and how communities can invest in resilience.
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
02:22 — Billion-dollar disasters
05:26 — Shifting patterns
07:37 — Investing in resilience
Produced by: Katie Koontz
Edited by: Dain Evans
Animation: Jason Reginato
Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson
Additional Footage: Getty Images, James Karl Lipscomb, Matt Dehaemers, NBC News, Today, City of Joplin
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