Prepare for tornadoes with more shelters: #tellusatoday

We asked on Twitter how communities can better prepare for devastating tornadoes like the one that hit Moore, Okla. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

My town in Oklahoma recently purchased an automated citywide calling system that alerts everyone about a warning.

— @Frogster_15

It's hard to be ready. It's hard to predict when a tornado is coming.

— @elviobr

All schools in tornado-prone areas need safe shelters!

— @westjj88

People make fun of "preppers," but the moment something bad happens, they become heroes.

— @nick_cardelli

You just can't beat nature. Best thing to do is to pray a lot and help one another.

— @rm_mrra

Encourage tornado drills at school and work. Give people weather radios. Make an emergency app.

— @0526liz

Better warning systems and shelters, shelters, shelters!

— @Moonlitechirp

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