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Storm Shelter Resources

Welcome to the Safe Rooms blog, your trusted resource for severe weather protection, storm shelter technology, and home defense solutions. From navigating FEMA guidelines and comparing above-ground vs. underground storm shelters to expert tips on emergency preparedness, our articles provide the actionable insights you need to protect what matters most. Whether you are planning a custom safe room installation or preparing your family for tornado season, explore our latest guides to build lasting security and peace of mind.

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Choosing the Right Size of Tornado Shelter for Your Texas Home

The right size for your tornado shelter ultimately depends on the number of people who’d use it. FEMA recommends that every person have at least three feet of floor space in the tornado shelter. Multiply that by the number of people you have, and you get your total square footage for the required tornado shelter. But, with so many people taking up space, what about the bare necessities? Food, water, radio, flashlights, emergency kits, space

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April 2, 2020
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In Case of a Tornado—Tips for Disabled Homeowners

The United Nations states that people with disabilities are two to four times more likely to get injured or die in a natural disaster. Yet, despite this concerning fact, businesses and communities have not taken adequate measures to accommodate their disabled community. Even with underground or aboveground shelters, the industry has only recently started taking steps to build accessible, safe rooms and bunkers for disabled homeowners. At US Safe Rooms, our shelters are customizable, so we can make as many

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March 31, 2020

Tornado Shelters

According to reknowned weather predictors, like Accuweather, we might see higher tornadoes and storms in this year than the previous years. Tornado shelters guarantee protection again the devastating effects of tornadoes and storms. Learn more about tornado shelters!

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March 18, 2020
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Tornado Shelters

Weather Predictions 2020—Learning to Protect Yourself

It’s predicted to be a warm, tumultuous year ahead! But for now, with the U.S. preparing for weather hazards, storms and tornadoes, it seems that like we did in 2019, we might have to buckle up for another eventful year. So, how do we keep ourselves safe from Tornado Shelters in Texas and Tornado Shelters in Sherman?

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March 14, 2020
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Tornado Shelters

Preparing for the Worst—How to Stay Safe During a Tornado

If you’ve recently moved to a tornado-prone area, it’s important that you understand the ways of keeping yourself and your family members safe. During a tornado warning, your first instinct will definitely be to find lower ground, a space where you can hide in to stay safe from the strong wind and debris. But durable furniture and little nooks and crannies will only protect you for so long.

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March 12, 2020
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5 Tornado Safety Tips & Rules

A higher-than-average ratio of tornadoes is being forecast for the year 2020. As a precautionary measure, more people in the U.S., especially in high-risk areas such as Plano, Sherman, Denison and Fort Worth and other areas in Texas, are preparing beforehand by investing in tornado shelters—both underground and aboveground—so they can have a safe space nearby in case a tornado hit.

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March 10, 2020

Community Storm Shelter

Community Storm Shelter Community Storm Shelter is rated and tested for dangerous EF5 Tornadoes.  Our design meet’s all FEMA requirements and guidelines.  They have a 10 year warranty against leaks or corrosion.  Our design has been tested by the Texas Tech Impact Test and passed.  They are rated for an EF5 Tornado.  Our engineer plans are on file with the state.  The Community Storm Shelter has to be anchored and installed on a Slab.  We

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February 10, 2020