Phrases with «tornado shelter»

A "tornado shelter" is a safe place where people can go to protect themselves during a tornado, which is a very strong and destructive windstorm. It is a specially designed structure or room that can withstand the strong winds and flying debris, providing a secure place to seek shelter until the tornado passes by. Full definition

Sentences with «tornado shelter»

  • An emergency official says Oklahoma has reinforced tornado shelters in hundreds of schools across the state, but the two that were hit by this week's storms in suburban Oklahoma City did not have them. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
  • The interior of the domed tornado shelter at the elementary school in Dale, Okla.. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
  • Some owners of tornado shelters have had to lock them up because they've become «attractive nuisances» in the legal jargon, serving as venues for pot parties, etc.. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
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