Tornado Teaches Topeka a Lesson
A tornado smashed through Topeka, Kans., on June 8, 1966, killing 17 persons, injuring over 500 and destroying more than $100 million worth of property.
The tornado taught Topekans many lessons—primarily that plans were completely lacking for casualty control, ambulance dispatching, and communication with hospitals. These areas have since become the responsibility of the Topeka Fire Department, and procedures and communication systems have been developed to cope with future disasters.
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