Top 10 Tornado Cities from Weather.com

Weather.com is the place to go for accurate and up-to-date weather reports. There are always great stories on relevant topics, and its eagerness to accept the public’s photos means there are lots of interesting visual accompaniments to their stories.

On April 30, 2013, a list of the top ten cities for tornado destruction was published by them, along with great photos and video. What is interesting is that 60% of the cities on this list are in the Southeast, including the top 4 cities! Even Atlanta made the list at number 8! Tornado Alley has shifted to the Southeast: the proof is in the numbers!

10. Nashville, TN

9. Wichita, KS

8. Atlanta, GA

7. Oklahoma City, OK

6. Tulsa, OK

5. Little Rock, AR

4. Tuscaloosa, AL

3. Birmingham, AL

2. Jackson, MS

1. Huntsville, AL

If you’ve grown up in the Southeast, you probably don’t often think about the devastating effects of tornadoes…that’s something that happens “somewhere else.” But if you want to be safe, be prepared! Give us a call and put your steel storm shelter on order now!

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Source:

http://www.weather.com/news/tornado-central/top-tornado-cities-2013-20130415?pageno=1

 

 

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Tornadoes in Our Backyard

This Easter Sunday, 2013, saw tornado warnings for Southwest Georgia, just where our plant is situated. We see tornado warnings all the time across the country, but it’s infrequent that we see them so close to us. Tornado threats are real–and they’re closer to you than you think!

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Tornadoes Across the US

We know about Tornado Alley and the increasing activity in Dixie Alley, but did you know deadly tornadoes have occurred multiple times in many other states? There have been tornado fatalities in Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Connecticut, among others. And it isn’t anything new. Click here to see a list of the deadliest tornadoes in the US…note that this list could be updated.

 

A tornado blew over a tree that split a house in two in Wethersfield, CT, in 2009.

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A message from the owner of Survive-a-Storm Shelters

I would like to personally take this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Spring season.

As a father of three young children, I know how busy things can get throughout the course of the year.  It’s nice to take a bit of time to sit back and reflect upon the past year and to prepare for the one to come.  Of course, this takes on a special meaning in my line of work.  Survive-a-Storm Shelters has worked hard this past year to keep families across America safe from tornadoes, hurricanes, and even home intruders.  We are building community storm shelters all over the country, and we are advising individuals and corporations alike on strategies for protecting those they care about.

I hope that you will spend a few moments to consider whether you have done everything possible to protect your family from nature’s most violent storms.  Tornadoes kill.  We have seen the death and destruction firsthand, and we have dedicated our business to the memory of those who have lost their lives unnecessarily because they didn’t have anywhere to go during a tornado or a hurricane.

If there is anything that I can do to help you to protect your family as we enter the new year, please do not hesitate to respond to this e-mail.  We have helped hundreds of people just like you to protect their families this year.  Whether you are in need of financing, or your just not sure where you would put your storm shelter…all you have to do is to drop us a line or give us a call at 1-888-360-1492, and we’ll do whatever we can to help you protect your family.

Don’t be caught unprepared!  

Survive-a-Storm Shelters save lives.  Our shelters have been poked, prodded, struck, dropped, had things dropped on them, been hit by two-by-fours shot from cannons, filled with water to test for leaks, pressurized with air to check for leaks, examined by engineers, evaluated by meteorologists, and slept in overnight by myself, my wife, and our three young children!  That is why we are confident in saying that we build the HIGHEST QUALITY STORM SHELTER IN AMERICA.  And our shelters save lives.

With our 80,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Thomasville, Georgia, we have the capacity to keep up with the considerable demand of the market.  And we accomplish this without reducing quality.  Don’t be tricked into buying a cheap septic tank that has been fitted with a storm shelter lid.  Don’t accept plastic or fiberglass as an alternative to solid steel that has been double welded, painted on the inside, and coated with coal tar epoxy on the outside.  There are a lot of fly-by-night operations out there, but none of them hold a candle to our company’s manufacturing track record that includes producing over $70 million in disaster housing, working on several continents, and holding a $153 million contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA.  Only Survive-a-Storm Shelters can boast of such credentials.

My team and I are standing by to answer any questions that you may have about Survive-a-Storm Shelters.  Feel free to call us now at 1-888-360-1492.  We look forward to meeting your storm shelter needs.

Sincerely,


Lucas Stewart
CEO of Survive-a-Storm Shelters
http://www.survive-a-storm.com

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Educate Yourself: Storm Shelter Companies Cropping Up Only to Cash In

Are you researching storm shelter companies to find which one will provide you the best protection at the best price? So are lots of other people these days, with all the wild and unpredictable weather we’ve been seeing across the States.

Unfortunately, money-minded entrepreneurs are starting to follow the trend. These guys simply do not have the skills or background necessary to produce such a crucial commodity. They’re playing with people’s lives! Be careful who you buy from. Make sure you ask to see each company’s credentials.

Important things to look for:

–Testing done at Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE)

–Member of NSSA (National Storm Shelter Association)

–Engineer stamped plans

–Length of time building storm shelters and/or similar structures

–Experience working with FEMA

Of course, there are many things to consider when making such an important purchase. If you want to know that you’re investing in the BEST protection, check off the above list. We assure you that you will not find the same caliber of storm shelter anywhere else. We’ve worked diligently over the years to develop our product, and we can honestly say: we produce the best storm shelters and safe rooms, no question!

 

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Hey, Athens, Alabama! Look out for Survive-a-Storm Shelters, Tuesday, February 19, 2013!

We’ve got a representative who will be in Athens, Alabama tomorrow with a demo unit, so if you’re interested in seeing, touching, smelling, and, well, you know–give James a call. His number is 850-322-7439. He’ll be glad to answer all your questions! The unit he’s traveling with is our new dealer model, so if you’d like to sell Survive-a-Storm Shelters in your county, be sure to let him know!

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South Mississippi and Alabama Tornadoes: February 10th, 2013

When you see a tornado like this, swirling black and terrible, do you have a safe place to hide? Call us at 1-888-360-1492 today to order the very structure that may save your life!

Can you imagine, or have you experienced, something as scary and destructive as a tornado up close? Hattiesburg, MS residents know what it’s like. 84 people were injured, but fortunately no deaths were reported.

A high school in Hattiesburg was destroyed:

Tornado season is already well underway. Don’t delay, and don’t let finances delay your purchase. Apply for financing by clicking here.

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Tornado Deaths Early in the Season

Yesterday, January 30, 2013, a line of storms from Georgia to Pennsylvania moved eastward, creating tornadoes which killed 2 people, one in Adairsville, GA and one in Nashville, TN. This is a whole month earlier than the tornadoes that caused so much destruction in 2012.

Is tornado season beginning earlier this year? It looks like it. Weather experts say it’s because of the warmer weather this winter, but whatever the reason, the results are the same.

We can’t change the weather, and we can’t stop a tornado from forming, but we can protect ourselves from its violence. Protect your family today. Order your shelter or safe room, and forget about fearing tornadoes.

And don’t let your finances get in your way. Talk to us today about financing, or fill out the finance application on our website. We want to work with you to provide you the best protection.

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Panic Rooms in Schools: A Smart Compromise in the Midst of Controversy?

Our country has been in an uproar over gun control in the past couple of months. Mass shootings are becoming more common every year, and with the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy just before Christmas 2012, Americans are more than ready to find a solution to this growing problem.

There is no easy, cut-and-dry answer when it comes to gun control and the safety of our precious children. Some people call to have automatic weapons banned, while others call to arm our teachers and principals. Of course, there are serious drawbacks to both of these suggested solutions. As for the first suggestion, we have the 2nd amendment, which is fiercely defended by most Americans. As for the second, there aren’t too many parents who’d appreciate a gun in their child’s classroom, even one accessible only to the teacher (accidents happen). There probably aren’t many teachers who’d feel comfortable with a gun themselves (they’re usually gentle creatures).

These suggestions are hotly debated and not very popular on any side. However, there is the option of stowing away little people until a bullet storm is over. At Sandy Hook, a teacher hid her children in cabinets and directed the gunman away from her classroom (unfortunately, she lost her life protecting her students). Her idea was genius; all the children in her classroom survived the ordeal.

Bulletproof panic rooms in classrooms or in central areas of a school are a safe and secure compromise. No one’s right to bear arms is tread upon, and no teachers have to learn how to wield a firearm if they don’t feel comfortable with it. In the case of a mad gunman launching an attack on a school, teachers and students can lock themselves inside these panic rooms and wait out the nightmare in relative safety.

Survive-a-Storm has been testing its shelters for effectiveness against firearms. So far, we’ve tested from a 22 long rifle to a .308, and our shelters have stood up to these. Of course, we will continue to improve our product to withstand higher calibers at close range, but as it stands today, most bullets cannot penetrate our shelters’ panels.

Above ground shelters and safe rooms are the easiest to install in existing structures. While small safe rooms can be built in each classroom, there is also the option of building  several larger safe rooms and strategically placing them around the school.

Today, many university dorms are built with safe rooms included as part of the new construction. These are meant to protect students and staff from tornadoes, but why shouldn’t they protect them from human assaults as well? It’s a scary and unpredictable world, but we fortunately have the technology today to protect ourselves better than ever before.

Give Survive-a-Storm Shelters a call to discuss your options. There’s no good reason to delay. Let’s keep our children and young adults safe!  1-888-360-1492 any time, day or evening.

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Wichita County, Texas has 100 Storm Shelter Rebate Applications Available!!

We love when your state or county is able to offer storm shelter rebates! It makes it just that much easier for Survive-a-Storm Shelters to protect our fellow Americans!

Wichita County, TX, the most north-central county in the state, has announced that 100 storm shelter rebates are available NOW!

This is a 50:50 matching grant program, where recipients can expect up to a $3000! This is not a deal to be missed; submit your application today! Click here to download the Storm Shelter Rebate Application. They’ll begin accepting the applications on January 15, 2013.

Previously, their neighboring county, Cooke County, also had applications available…if you live in either of these locales, please look into possibly obtaining a substantial rebate!

Good luck, and we hope to provide you with the highest quality shelters in America!

Click here to read the news article.

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