Moore 2013: The Day the Schools Were Hit | EF5 Tornado Documentary On May 20, 2013, a violent EF5 tornado tore through Moore, Oklahoma. With winds exceeding 200 mph, the storm carved a path of destruction directly through neighborhoods — and two elementary schools. Plaza Towers Elementary and Briarwood Elementary were struck within minutes. Teachers shielded students with their own bodies. Hallways became the only shelter. 24 people were killed, including 7 children. More than 240 were injured. Over 1,150 homes were destroyed. This is the story of the warning, the impact, and the day Moore changed forever. Part of the Deadliest Tornadoes in America series. #Moore2013 #EF5Tornado #TornadoDocumentary #NaturalDisaster #ExtremeWeather
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The 2013 Moore EF5 tornado destroyed entire neighborhoods in minutes and tragically struck two elementary schools. Even today, many people still debate whether schools in tornado-prone areas should be required to have underground storm shelters. Some say it’s the only way to truly protect students. Others argue that the cost is too high for many districts. What do you think about this issue?
#Moore2013 #EF5Tornado #TornadoDocumentary Moore 2013: The Day the Schools Were Hit | EF5 Tornado Documentary On May 20, 2013, a violent EF5 tornado tore through Moore, Oklahoma. /watch?v=qLdo-BfAN40&t=36s