As per the recent reports, it was found that tornadoes cause more than 70 deaths and about 50 deaths are caused due to extreme cold and heat in a year at the United States. The recent survey showed that about 500 people suffer injuries from natural disasters every year. The United States spent the highest amount ever recorded in its history in 2017; they spent an estimated amount of $300 billion on damages.

In 2011, a record number of 532 people were killed by tornadoes, and more than 1600 people were injured, it marked the highest number of deaths since the Joplin tornado in 1950. Tornadoes have the highest rate of occurrence in the US; it occurs more than any other countries in the world. Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and South Dakota are the highest hit areas. In 2013, around 80 tornadoes hit in the Midwest.

An estimate of 10,000 severe thunderstorms hit the Midwest and the Central United States per year. It causes more damages than other disasters; high wind can cause damages to homes, signs, and businesses. Many crops are destroyed by hail storms and pose a risk of injuring people. There are many fatalities caused by lightning alone per year.

Floods are one of the most common natural disasters. 2011 Mississippi floods were one of the largest and most damaging floods in United States history. The flooding covered more than 4500 square miles of rural Louisiana. People have been taking measures to counter Natural disasters. Safe rooms are commonly installed in recent years for protection against weather hazards. To get more information on storm shelters OKC please visit https://www.oklahomashelters.net.

About Oklahomashelters:
Oklahoma Shelters provides storm shelters and safe rooms in Oklahoma City and outside. Tornadoes can be unpredictable, and the company aims to produce the highest quality standards for safety. They also provide free consultations for both homes and businesses.

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