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Because of the hurricane risk, many coastal states already have tough wind-resistant construction standards, and the rest are moving in that direction. But can structures built to withstand hurricanes offer any protection from tornadoes? The answer, reports contributing editor Ted Cushman, is yes … with a few caveats. While making the whole house safe against a tornado's high wind pressures and its load of fast-moving, heavy projectiles isn't practical, a securely anchored "safe room" that can serve double duty as a tornado shelter and hurricane retreat promises real value on the coast.
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