Debunking Dangerous Tornado Myths
How Safe Rooms Are Elder-Friendly
Dealing with harsh weather conditions like storms and tornadoes are a way of life when you live in the Tornado Valley. In 2020 alone, there were 1053 reported tornadoes. Tornadoes, coupled with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are less than suitable conditions for senior loved ones, making it more important than ever to have a safe […]
The Top 3 Tornadoes in The History Of Texas
While the US is known to experience the most tornadoes than any other country in the world, Texas is called the Tornado Capital. As the name indicates, most tornadoes take place here. On average, Texas experiences 130 to 155 tornadoes every year. These tornadoes hit usually in late spring and early summer. The most common […]
Damage Caused By a Tornado
Tornadoes are a major concern in the United States. With over 1200 tornadoes occurring in the United States every year, they cause significant damage to property and the economy. Tornadoes also result in around 80 deaths and over 1500 injuries every year. The number of tornadoes and the damage they cause have unfortunately increased in […]
3 Tips for Storm Shelter Maintenance You Never Knew
Did you know that the modern-day storm shelters find their roots in the Cold War-era bunkers that were developed by the government for protection in case of a nuclear war? This might seem a bit of an overkill, but a bunker’s thick walls are exactly what’s needed in case of natural disasters like tornados.
How to Clear Out Your Storm Safe Room
Storm safe rooms are used across the Tornado Alley as a safe haven for when a tornado is near a residential population. People have safe rooms in their homes for their safety and this isn’t a very new concept. The history of safe rooms started from the Cold War era, where bunkers were quite commonly […]
The Correct Way to Relocate Your Storm Safe Room
Safe rooms are starting to become a common sight in homes across Texas and Oklahoma, because of the high number of tornadoes that these states experience. Being part of the tornado alley of the US, states like Texas, Missouri, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Kansas experience at least 1000 tornadoes each year. Last year, even […]
Bracing for Spring: What You Should Do to Prepare
We usually expect spring to be a time of the year where we get to explore the great outdoors and beautiful nature around us. But this year is not like the ones we’ve experienced before. The climate hasn’t been like what we’ve experienced in the past few years. Heavy snow in places like Austin and […]
Stock Up Your Safe Room with These X Items
One of the most common questions we’re asked is: what do we stock in our tornado shelters? While the answer can differ from house to house, it’s important to have our bases covered. Just remember: your supplies for the safe room should be separate from home supplies in case an emergency occurs and you’re stuck […]
A Guide to Choosing Between Above Ground and In-Ground Storm Shelters
When you envision tornado shelter rooms in Texas, you may be envisioning the standard in-ground shelters that were traditionally used. Although in-ground shelters can be the traditional and obvious choice, they may not be the best one anymore. Multiple instances of fatal drowning and accidents led engineers to think of a better solution — and […]
