Tornado preparedness

A Decade After 2011 Tornado Super Outbreak, Survey Reveals Americans Have More to Learn about Tornado Safety

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Meteorological phenomena, Meteorology, Weather hazards, Disaster preparedness, Tornado, Tornado preparedness

b'TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Many Americans still lack awareness of basic tornado safety information and essential ways to protect themselves if a tornado strikes, a new survey from the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) shows.

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  • b'TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Many Americans still lack awareness of basic tornado safety information and essential ways to protect themselves if a tornado strikes, a new survey from the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) shows.
  • "We created the #TornadoStrong program and resources to help increase consumer awareness and save lives.
  • Visit www.tornado-strong.org to learn more today.\nThe nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is the country\'s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from disasters.
  • In 2008, FLASH and Disney opened the interactive weather experience StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

New Study Analyzes the Psychological Impact of Discussion-Based Active Assailant Response Training on Students

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Disaster preparedness, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Public safety, Emergency management, Tornado preparedness, Fire drill, Preparedness, Articles

Contrary to the belief of many, the study found that for students in 4th-12th grade, active assailant training provided more feelings of safety than fear, worry, or concern.

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  • Contrary to the belief of many, the study found that for students in 4th-12th grade, active assailant training provided more feelings of safety than fear, worry, or concern.
  • The study, published in the journal Victims & Offenders, contextualizes the psychological impact of discussion-based active assailant training in terms of other crisis/emergency preparedness techniques, such as fire drills, tornado drills, and Stranger Danger discussions.
  • The study specifically evaluated ALICE , a popular options-based curriculum, to determine the psychological impact of ALICE training discussions amongst a cohort of 4th through 12th grade students.
  • To understand the psychological reactions to active assailant response training protocols in relation to other crisis/emergency preparedness practices, questions about fire drills, tornado drills, and discussions of Stranger Danger were included in the surveys.