Tornados Vs Hurricanes

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Damages caused by tornados, and hurricanes can be dealt with in a similar matter as a fire, by adding layers of reinforced steel to the structures of the campus buildings. This will protect the building from being damaged or at least limit how much damage will be done to it during this natural disaster incident. Also, I will recommend an irrigation system that allows excess water to be evacuated to avoid flooding by a strong hurricane. This will be important if the sector/building is near a coastal area since they are prone to stronger hurricanes/flood due to the massive body of

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