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 […]
4 Steps for Installing a Safe Room in Your Home
There’s usually no doubt involved in making the decision to install a storm and tornado shelter, but that doesn’t mean that’s where your involvement should end. When you make the decision to install a steel tornado shelter in your home, there are some considerations to take into account, like location, storage, and power. Make sure […]
Types of Tornadoes
Tornadoes differ in size, shape, how they form, and how much destruction they can cause. Here are a few types of tornadoes.
Top 3 Deadliest Tornadoes in US History
We’ve seen the mass destruction a tornado can cause and the deadly consequences it leaves behind. Here are a few of the deadliest tornadoes in history to hit US.
3 Problems Faced During Rough Weather
Rough weather can be detrimental, bringing normal life to a complete halt, pushing people toward bunkers and safe rooms to wait out the storm until the weather clears up. Even during the calm before the storm, there are several issues that can make life difficult. Here are a few of the common issues faced by […]
Things to Keep in Your Emergency Kit for Storm Shelters
Just moving into a storm shelter when rough weather kicks in isn’t enough. There are different items that you’ll require while you wait out the storm. Your stay inside a storm shelter could last for a couple of days, and most of the facilities outside will also be closed, so it’s crucial to have them […]
Things to Do When There’s A Forecast of a Tornado in Your Area
A report for an expected tornado is typically provided 36 to 48 hours beforehand to alert the residents of the area to prepare for the threat. This time should be utilized to stock up on essential things to keep and move to a safe area. Here are some things to do when there’s a tornado […]
How Tornadoes Are Rated: The EF Scale Explained
Confused by the naming scheme of tornadoes? How does EF-0 differ from EF-1? Tornadoes are ranked by the EF scale, named after Ted Fujita, a meteorologist who came up with the scheme in 1971. Since then, the system has seen some changes with the values being adjusted. Here are all of them explained in detail.
