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.
The U.S. has confirmed reports of more than 400 tornadoes as of April 2020, as well as 69 related deaths. Given that we have such high numbers already in the first half of the tornado season, all citizens in tornado-prone areas must take pre-emptive measures to keep themselves protected. US Safe Rooms offers a guide on detecting tornado signs and information on running a tornado drill!
While following a tornado drill plan and squirreling away essentials might help if you already have a hideaway at home in case a tornado hits, these steps can’t save you if your safe zone is still susceptible to tornado damage. This is why tornado shelters are so crucial for homeowners in tornado-prone areas. However, not all tornado shelters are the same. Unfortunately, even with something as essential as a tornado shelter, there are many unscrupulous
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It is predicted to be warm, tumultuous year ahead. Here is what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.
2019 was a hectic year for citizens in Texas. Second, only to Louisiana, Texas experienced more natural disasters than any other state in the country in recent history. With weather predictions estimated to be even more uncontrollable this year, many citizens are now choosing to have tornado shelters installed on their properties, with underground shelters being a more popular choice. Yet, due to some mishaps in recent years regarding underground shelters, many homeowners are second-guessing their choice.
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
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
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!
A safe room is a hardened structure specifically designed to provide near-absolute protection in extreme weather events, including tornadoes and hurricanes. Learn More!
