"Storm porn" and storm etiquette:
Manitobans must start heeding warnings to take shelter in severe weather — not stand around taking photos and videos as many did during last weekend's tornadoes and storms, the emergency measures minister says.
It was "a miracle" that no one was killed after tornadoes and violent thunderstorms tore through parts of southern Manitoba Friday and Saturday, Steve Ashton said Monday.
...Many images showed individuals or groups — even small children — watching the skies instead of hiding from the dangerous weather.
..."This is not about getting the best YouTube video. I really want to put forward that tornado safety comes from recognizing that they appear to move fairly slowly, but they are unpredictable."
...Ashton also asked Manitobans to have respect for people whose homes or businesses were destroyed or damaged by the storms.
They deserve privacy while organizing, cleaning up and rebuilding on their properties, he said.
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