For those who think now is not the time to discuss tornado protection -

[hedgehog]

what is the date of the Joplin tornado?

How many people were killed?

how many houses were destroyed?

My point is that we have so much information coming at us each day, it's hard to stay focused. Would the Moore, Oklahoma tornado be as big a story if it hadn't hit a school?

There is a Federal program to provide 75% of the funding to build storm shelters in schools:

http://www.kansas.com/2013/05/21/2812662/wichita-school-district-a-pioneer.html

http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x1451002518/School-storm-shelters-could-house-20-000-people-as-well-as-students

some quick Googling suggests that there is aid for private residences as well:

http://www.okc.gov/agendapub/cache/2/kcx3r120po54v055qykhgevg/151744405222013110309367.PDF

Everyone needs to keep asking right now why storm shelters aren't in place throughout Tornado Alley. I'm uncertain whether the Federal Aid is available before an area is declared a disaster zone. If it isn't, it should be.