There’s nothing like an Alabama summer evening working in the garden or watching birds come to a feeder. The sun drops down just below the western horizon to create a panoply of colors throughout the sky.

Tornadoes are one of nature’s most destructive forces, creating winds reaching up to 200 miles per hour. As residents of northern Alabama, we know all too well of the potential impact of severe weather and tornadoes – but how prepared are we for it?