Tornados (Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano: homes, employment, transfer)

[cowlover]

Originally Posted by Trailing Spouse

I can empathize with you. We are in Bolingbrook, IL and relocating ourselves. I too am sick and tired of the weather. My husband has been working in Plano for quite a while and I have been left behind to shovel the snow. Can't wait to soak up the Texas sunshine! Good luck with your moving plans.

Hasn't it been cold here this winter? My goodness. Good luck with your move aswell, HOw did your hubby get the job in plano? Im curious on how they Interview, Im thinking I will have to make a trip, huh?

[gliebster]

Regarding Tornados: I haven't experienced one, but I don't think they're a HUGE worry here, based on what the locals say. I mean, almost every location has its natural disasters whether it be flood, hurricane, etc. You mentioned San Diego which is where we just moved from and also where 3,000 homes have been destroyed by wildfires in just the last five years. By the numbers, I think we're safer here. But still gotta be prepared of course.

[Spree]

I don't know about tornadoes but Dallas gets some nasty storms in the spring.

[cowlover]

Originally Posted by Spree

I don't know about tornadoes but Dallas gets some nasty storms in the spring.

I can deal with a storm, aslong as the house stays in tact! lol

[cowlover]

Originally Posted by gliebster

Regarding Tornados: I haven't experienced one, but I don't think they're a HUGE worry here, based on what the locals say. I mean, almost every location has its natural disasters whether it be flood, hurricane, etc. You mentioned San Diego which is where we just moved from and also where 3,000 homes have been destroyed by wildfires in just the last five years. By the numbers, I think we're safer here. But still gotta be prepared of course.

My Mother inlaw lives in Pine Valley and she had to leave her house now to long ago. I couldnt live like that, always worring about fires.

[gliebster]

Originally Posted by cowlover

My Mother inlaw lives in Pine Valley and she had to leave her house now to long ago. I couldnt live like that, always worring about fires.

It's not something to worry about if you live closer to the "city" but of course that's more expensive and not as pretty like Pine Valley.

Ironically as I wrote that, they started evacuating the nighborhood we're suppose to close on a house in 2 weeks because of a.... fire. Oy!

[nsumner]

I moved from Schaumburg to Dallas 13 years ago and I have never seen a tornado here... We have our own share of bad weather too such as hail storms but as far as tornados you get a lot of media coverage when they spot a funnel somewhere. There are always isolated incidents such as the one downtown Fort Worth a few years back and most recent another one in Haltom City which is in Fort Worth too.

That had to be one of the best moves we ever made, we don't miss shoveling snow at all.

[cowlover]

Originally Posted by gliebster

It's not something to worry about if you live closer to the "city" but of course that's more expensive and not as pretty like Pine Valley.

Ironically as I wrote that, they started evacuating the nighborhood we're suppose to close on a house in 2 weeks because of a.... fire. Oy!

Well the best of Luck to you. Atleast you wont have to worry about those wildfires.

[cowlover]

Originally Posted by nsumner

I moved from Schaumburg to Dallas 13 years ago and I have never seen a tornado here... We have had our own share of bad weather too such as hail storms but as far as tornados you get a lot of media coverage when they spot a funnel somewhere. There are always isolted incidents such as the one downtown Fort Worth a few years back and most recently another one in Haltom City which is in Fort Worth too.

That had to be one of the best moves we ever made, we don't miss shoveling snow at all.

I dont like the icy cold weather, like now its 50 degrees, and its raining. tonight our low is 0. I cant beat this cold I have. I have lived here all my life. and I think its time for a good change. TEXAS! I guess I shouldnt worry so much about the tornados, I guess. Im a worry wart. but most of all I worry for the kids. So do you think the area we want to move to is a good area?

[nsumner]

Irving has some nice areas. Don't limit yourself at looking only there, this metroplex is 3500 square miles and there is something for everyone. What price range are you wanting to stay within? where will you be commuting? all that info would help to recommend places.

Naima