Oklahomans deal with tornadoes. It’s just a fact of life for us. Whether it’s a small EF-1 that barely does any damage at all, or a gigantic EF-5 that wipes clean entire neighborhoods, Oklahoman’s have seen them all. We are one of the few people who know how the people in Joplin, MO feel right now. Due to this, Oklahomans have been forced to adapt to the ever changing weather. The process for how we deal with tornado outbreaks can be broken down into three key phases.