The U.S. averages 1,333 tornadoes per year with more than half of those occurring between April and June when most universities are still in session. The top five states with the highest number of tornadoes annually include Texas, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Nebraska.
Browse our latest issue to learn more about groundbreaking testing, designing for the extremes with lightning protection systems, next generation spray foam addressing climate concerns, and understanding the very severe hail designation.
Fire stations not only need to provide a safe workplace for first responders and staff, but they also must remain fully functional during storms. A properly designed, installed, and maintained lightning protection system is critically important for emergency response facilities.