4 Ways to Save for a Safe Room Installation
Storm safe rooms can be the difference between life and death when you’re living in a place like Texas that is hit by tornadoes so often. Year after year, tornado season wreaks havoc on locals across cities and towns like Arlington and Fort Worth, but investing in a storm shelter for your home can help […]
Will Climate Change Affect Tornadoes In Texas?
It’s a devastating condition that took years in the making. But considering present circumstances, it’s clear that the world must become serious about combating climate change now when we still have time! According to NASA, in addition to the increase of greenhouse gases, mismanagement of waste, pollution (all kinds), and more, the earth’s climate has […]
Tornado Preparedness With Special Needs Family Members
For anyone who has a family member with special needs, the sirens that ring in light of a tornado warning are the most horrifying sounds they can hear. While tornadoes don’t typically strike without warning, it doesn’t take long for them to quickly become more devastating and move toward surrounding areas that weren’t originally in […]
Things Pet Owners Should Know in Case of a Storm
According to a survey conducted by Banfield, a non-profit organization for pets and owners, 91 percent of pet owners aren’t prepared for the next natural disaster. A concerning situation if there ever was one, this survey only cements the belief that our pets require a lot more care than what we’re giving them. Especially during […]
Seeking Shelter during a Tornado: What to Pack for Your Emergency Kit
You just received a tornado warning, and you can already feel the monster coming near. The first and only task on the list is to get your family to safety in your newly-installed safe room. But is it equipped to keep you comfortable? Given that you don’t know when it’ll be safe to come back […]
Lesser-Known Facts You Need to Know about Tornadoes
You might remember from your 5th-grade lessons how tornadoes form and the destruction they cause. But, are you sure what you learned way back is enough? There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about tornadoes that have caused people injuries and even resulted in a loss of life. So, why not clear out this misinformation? […]
Tornado Watch And Toddler Care: How To Keep Children Calm During A Tornado
Even with a tornado shelter installed in your garage, which you were able to seal yourself in, just in time, being part of such a frantic, scary scenario is often scarring for children, something that dramatically impacts their recovery process. So, how do you make sure that your child’s reaction to a tornado is collected […]
2020 Weather Predictions and Why You Should Be Concerned
The Atlantic hurricane season is about to begin, and meteorologists are concerned. With the COVID-19 crisis taking center stage, most people aren’t paying attention to the potentially more dangerous circumstances we may soon face. As of May 2020, the general weather has not been favoring the U.S. 489 tornadoes have already made landfall in and […]
A Homeowner’s Guide to FEMA Guidelines for Tornado Shelters
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know about Underground Tornado Shelters
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 […]
