The document discusses the 1974 tornado outbreak which produced 148 tornadoes across 13 U.S. states in one day, killing over 300 people. It describes the start of the outbreak, the characteristics of the tornadoes, the devastation caused including the value of destruction, and the aftermath and emergency response. Images are included throughout to illustrate the damage from the tornadoes.

1. The 1974 Tornado Outbreak
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Days of Reckoning

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The Start of it All

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The Happening

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Characteristics

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Not their Year

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Value of Destruction

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Aftermath

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Bad Day for a Debut

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Impact

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Emergency Response and You

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Preparedness

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Plan for Emergency

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