3 Reasons Your Commercial Business Will Benefit From A Storm Shelter
In the event of a hurricane, are you, your employees, and your business safe? In addition to that, with the recent uptick in shootings and robberies in the US, now is the most critical time to invest in a safe room or storm shelter. Here are three reasons your business will benefit from a storm […]
All You Need to Know About FEMA Guidelines for Tornado Shelters
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has outlined standards for designing and constructing safe rooms. The main criteria for safe room design and construction are FEMA P-320, FEMA P-361 and FEMA P-431 for tornado protection. Safe room manufacturers and contractors should be FEMA compliant to ensure their structures can withstand natural disasters. Let’s look at […]
Does Your Business Really Need a Storm Shelter?
You’re ready to go home after a long day at work, and just as you get up to leave, the lights start to flicker, you hear sirens going off, and you see a tornado headed your way. What do you do?
3 Maintenance Hacks For Your Storm Shelter
Due to global warming, there has been an influx of storm activity across the North Atlantic. Scientists and citizens alike are worried about the unpredictable and harsh weather changes that are set to unfold in the coming months. The best way to ensure your safety during tornadoes and storms is to invest in a storm […]
4 Tornado Stats That Emphasize the Importance of Tornado Shelter Rooms
Tornadoes are awe-inspiring and destructive at the same time. That’s why they’ve so firmly remained in kids’ and adults’ consciousness for so long. If you’re up for learning some mind-blowing facts and stats about tornadoes, you’re in the right place. In this blog, we’ll list some exciting tornado stats that will also highlight the significance […]
Tornadoes 101: The Basics
Texas is one of the most sought-after states to live in America due to its good value housing, great school districts, and various spectacular landscapes. With so many cities, each with their distinctly rich histories, there’s nothing you won’t find in this red state. The state enjoys varied weather, from humid in the east and […]
The 3 Best Places to Have Storm Shelters Installed in Your Home
Traveling at more than 200 miles per hour, tornados cause devastating damage, obliterating anything that comes in their way. The United States experiences around 1,000 tornados every year, a majority of which occur in Texas. Some sections of the state are even dubbed “Tornado Alley”. It’s a no-brainer to have a steel room in your […]
Signs to Look Out for Before a Tornado Strikes
Tornadoes are highly unpredictable weather events and can be difficult to forecast in advance. However, thanks to the tireless work of weather experts, scientists, storm chasers, and the like, patterns have been observed and studied to help predict these weather events before they strike.
Why Tornadoes are So Difficult to Predict and Understand
Tornadoes are vertical columns of air that are generated in supercell storms and come in contact with the ground. They are classified as weather events and often minuscule compared to other more universal events, making them highly specific in their nature.
3 Design Parameters That Affect the Cost of a Community Safe Room
The only thing common across safety rooms is their intended purpose: to provide safety. Beyond that, you’ll seldom find two safety rooms alike. They differ according to dimensions, number of uses, resistance, and more. These factors affect how much they cost and how well they fit your needs. Here’s more about them in detail.
