Daily Life in Oklahoma (tornadoes, live, clubs)

[Sheaaurant]

California does rock. Hippies, warm sun and busty blondes. I don't pray for god to save my house but I do thank her for allowing me to be a Californian.

[proudvoterofObama]

Originally Posted by Lmasters

Well if we were going to Oklahoma for vacation, and didn't have a clue to what to look for and do in case one did hit, i would really feel kind of dumb for not getting information before hand.
So tell me, Does Oklahoma state have some kind of help for people traveling into the state that have other things on there mines and not knowing what to do if something happens? Is someone going to ofter to run out to us and let us jump into there safe haven?

Probably not, unless you just meet some really friendly people; but you have options if such thing were to happen while your visiting. OKC doesn't have public shelters - there are just too many of us living here to accomodate. However, you can go to public facilities to seek shelter. The malls - Quail Springs and Penn Square are pretty safe. Just be sure to go to the food court b/c they are underground. Also, any gas station, grocery store, restaurant, etc. that's got a cooler and/or deep freeze - if they let you in of course!
Chances are, you probably won't face your death during an Oklahoma tornado or even see one.

[wuds]

In my neighborhood, when the sirens go off, it's like a giant block party. People come outside with cameras, I see my neighbors, the kids go off and play, it's a social event. That is, unless the tornado is heading right for you, then we just load up the dogs, get in the car, and find another spot to take pictures, let the kids play, and visit our neighbors lol.
Seriously though, as long as you are paying attention, with the amount of media coverage we have, storm spotters in the field, we know exactly where the tornado is, and where it's going. All you have to do is stay out of the way. Tornadoes never just fall from the sky without warning. Just make sure your homeowners insurance is paid, and you're good to go.

[okcpulse]

Somehow, people are getting the impression that Oklahoma has tornadoes everyday. This year, out of 365 days in the year, there were 2 days where tornadoes touched down in rural Oklahoma that did any damage. The remaining 363 days are like everywhere else in the country. Does that clear things up enough?

[debzkidz]

Originally Posted by okcpulse

Somehow, people are getting the impression that Oklahoma has tornadoes everyday. This year, out of 365 days in the year, there were 2 days where tornadoes touched down in rural Oklahoma that did any damage. The remaining 363 days are like everywhere else in the country. Does that clear things up enough?

It is funny isn't it? They all act like they just come without warning out of the clear blue sky, suddenly appearing before you.

[proudvoterofObama]

Originally Posted by okcpulse

Somehow, people are getting the impression that Oklahoma has tornadoes everyday. This year, out of 365 days in the year, there were 2 days where tornadoes touched down in rural Oklahoma that did any damage. The remaining 363 days are like everywhere else in the country. Does that clear things up enough?

Originally Posted by wuds

In my neighborhood, when the sirens go off, it's like a giant block party. People come outside with cameras, I see my neighbors, the kids go off and play, it's a social event. That is, unless the tornado is heading right for you, then we just load up the dogs, get in the car, and find another spot to take pictures, let the kids play, and visit our neighbors lol.
Seriously though, as long as you are paying attention, with the amount of media coverage we have, storm spotters in the field, we know exactly where the tornado is, and where it's going. All you have to do is stay out of the way. Tornadoes never just fall from the sky without warning. Just make sure your homeowners insurance is paid, and you're good to go.

Originally Posted by debzkidz

It is funny isn't it? They all act like they just come without warning out of the clear blue sky, suddenly appearing before you.

It is a little humerous! Does everyone think we live in fear everyday or what? Don't these people know that in 2010 was mild for OK? We had a couple, and yes they did do damage, but I think Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Mississippi had a far worse year.

[Goodpasture]

I really hate the 2:00PM tornado that comes through every day just like old faithful......gets the dogs barking, the chickens are riled......on the other hand, hang your laundry out at 1:30 and you can bring it in at 2:05............

[okie1962]

Originally Posted by Goodpasture

I really hate the 2:00PM tornado that comes through every day just like old faithful......gets the dogs barking, the chickens are riled......on the other hand, hang your laundry out at 1:30 and you can bring it in at 2:05............

It comes through here about 4:45 here in Tulsa. Kind of makes a mess of rush hour...LOL I love the way Hollywood portrays Oklahoma and Tornados. I saw on one show where the tornado lasted all night long and hit again the next night. And they always make Oklahoma a desert. And the next day when the sun is coming up after the all night long tornado the neighbors are all ready there doing a barn raising....LOL

[wuds]

Originally Posted by okie1962

It comes through here about 4:45 here in Tulsa. Kind of makes a mess of rush hour...LOL I love the way Hollywood portrays Oklahoma and Tornados. I saw on one show where the tornado lasted all night long and hit again the next night. And they always make Oklahoma a desert. And the next day when the sun is coming up after the all night long tornado the neighbors are all ready there doing a barn raising....LOL

what was that movie name awhile back where there was a "tornado outbreak"? tornadoes all night, one after another, lol. we might be thinking of the same movie.

[okie1962]

I can't think of the movie either. Now there was "Twister" and it was way out there too, with flying cowes and other nonsense.