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I'm not sure that really is the story. Homes are not exactly safer, and there was a tornado warning for all of Madison county. Perhaps you've seen photos of wha

by madrox 5y ago

I'm not sure that really is the story. Homes are not exactly safer, and there was a tornado warning for all of Madison county. Perhaps you've seen photos of what these things do to small wooden structures. Yes, their home was probably ok from this particular tornado, but I think that has more to do with luck than safety.

kadoban 5y ago
Being alert and prepared is safer, and neither is all that possible while working.
- jessaustin 5y ago
  Especially working where they track how long it takes to reach for a product and place it in a box, and that action is repeated multiple times a minute for the entire shift. All employees are on the edge of panic at all times.
genocidicbunny 5y ago
Sure their homes may not have been safer, but they would have had more opportunities to get to a shelter, or to find somewhere safe, as compared to having to be at work picking shelves in a warehouse built to the minimum spec/cost.
- breakfastduck 5y ago
  Well, they could have just... done exactly that.
  - enragedcacti 5y ago
    Will Amazon count that as Time off Task every time the warehouse isn't hit by a tornado?
- gizmo686 5y ago
  The official advice in the first warning: PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-W-0049/USCOMP-N0Q-202112110135 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-W... If you are in a reasonable building (such as a typical home) when a tornado warning is issued, do not seek alternative shelter. Seek the most secure area of the building you are already in. You can search all the warnings/watches here: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/search.php#byugc/MOC189 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/search.php#byugc/MOC1... I will note that the watch (which proceeded the warning) suggested to precautionary action. https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-A-0553/USCOMP-N0Q-202112102320 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-A...
heavyset_go 5y ago
Homes have basements and other structures that can be more secure during tornadoes than other structures. And most importantly, people are familiar with where those safer places are in their own homes, so that when the power goes out and the wind blowing so hard and loud that it breaks their windows, they still know where to go and how to get there quickly and safely. There are often storm shelters in areas hit by weather like this, and there was ample warning about this storm system, so at least some of those that don't feel safe in their homes could have sheltered somewhere else if they were free to do so.

by madrox 5y ago

kadoban 5y ago

Being alert and prepared is safer, and neither is all that possible while working.

jessaustin 5y ago
Especially working where they track how long it takes to reach for a product and place it in a box, and that action is repeated multiple times a minute for the entire shift. All employees are on the edge of panic at all times.

genocidicbunny 5y ago

Sure their homes may not have been safer, but they would have had more opportunities to get to a shelter, or to find somewhere safe, as compared to having to be at work picking shelves in a warehouse built to the minimum spec/cost.

breakfastduck 5y ago
Well, they could have just... done exactly that.
- enragedcacti 5y ago
  Will Amazon count that as Time off Task every time the warehouse isn't hit by a tornado?
gizmo686 5y ago
The official advice in the first warning: PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-W-0049/USCOMP-N0Q-202112110135 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-W... If you are in a reasonable building (such as a typical home) when a tornado warning is issued, do not seek alternative shelter. Seek the most secure area of the building you are already in. You can search all the warnings/watches here: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/search.php#byugc/MOC189 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/search.php#byugc/MOC1... I will note that the watch (which proceeded the warning) suggested to precautionary action. https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-A-0553/USCOMP-N0Q-202112102320 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2021-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-A...

heavyset_go 5y ago

Homes have basements and other structures that can be more secure during tornadoes than other structures. And most importantly, people are familiar with where those safer places are in their own homes, so that when the power goes out and the wind blowing so hard and loud that it breaks their windows, they still know where to go and how to get there quickly and safely. There are often storm shelters in areas hit by weather like this, and there was ample warning about this storm system, so at least some of those that don't feel safe in their homes could have sheltered somewhere else if they were free to do so.