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March 2011

Top 10 States Most at Risk Of Disaster

6. Oklahoma

Types of Disasters (2001-2010):
Severe weather, winter storms

Estimated Insured Property Loss: $5.3 billion


Two words for the Sooner State: Tornado Alley. Severe storms and twisters are so much a part of the state's weather that the National Severe Storms Laboratory and Storm Prediction Center are located here. Most Oklahomans know how to protect themselves if a cyclone has been spotted. We recommend that homeowners in tornado-prone states set aside an emergency fund and take photos of all valuables in the event of an insurance claim.

For more, see Protect Your Home and Finances Against Twisters.


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