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Read about storms and severe weather, as well as secure shelter options, from America’s Tornado Shelter Provider – Survive-a-Storm.
A Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Underground Tornado SheltersTornadoes are devastating and can be unpredictable. They cause extensive damage to homes and properties and sometimes take lives. One of the best ways to stay safe during a tornado is in a tornado shelter. Tornado shelters come in different types, but above-ground and below-ground tornado shelters are the […]
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This week, we shared an NPR report on new tornado research and the National Weather Service’s use of software called SMART. The Social Media Analytics and Reporting Toolkit could allow first responders to target areas that most need the help and give those in the path of the storm a few extra seconds to reach their storm shelters.But weather researchers at…
Last Updated: May 17, 2023 In your own city or town, or in your state, what is the importance of having a community storm shelter within reach?In Madison, Ga., it was important enough for officials to open FEMA-compliant community tornado safe rooms built and installed by Survive-A-Storm Shelters just in time for the impending storm season…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 There has been quite a bit of controversy surrounding the idea of an above ground storm shelter and whether or not it is safer than going below ground. However, research has revealed that an above ground storm shelter can be just as effective. In some cases, our older customers prefer the…
Fall Planning…People want to know that they are safe. They don’t want to hope for the best, especially in the throes of a disaster or dangerous situation. Instead, most people want to be prepared ahead of time for any unexpected storm, no matter what kind is headed their direction. Although some storms of life are…
Marie and Neal weren’t home the day their lives were forever changed. Their wedding day, May 1, 1999 was only two days before, and although they only had the weekend to celebrate their new union, they both took time off from work on Monday to travel back from their honeymoon weekend in Dallas. As they…
Is the suspense killing you? Okay. A powder coated safe room or storm shelter wins hands-down every time! That’s why all Survive-a-Storm safe rooms and storm shelters are powder coated to ensure that our customers receive the highest quality product on the market. Here’s how it works. Powder coating is a process of covering an…
Years ago the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began grant programs for families affected by natural disasters. These grants are administered through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). FEMA’s website defines these type grants as providing assistance to states and local governments with the implementations of long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration.What…
What is a GeoLocator Service?It’s a nightmare scenario. Your home has just been destroyed in a tornado and you are trapped inside your storm shelter or safe room. The good news is this possibility is extremely remote. Want even better news? Survive-a-Storm safe rooms and storm shelters come equipped with a very unique feature unlike…
The difference between an F5 tornado and EF5 tornado is merely a matter of more accurate measurements. In 2007 the newer scale was put into use to categorize tornado damage. The EF (Enhanced Fujita) is basically the same design as the original Fujita scale, but does a more accurate job in scrutinizing degrees of damage…
The decision that often causes the most confusion is whether you should use an above ground storm shelter or an underground storm shelter. There are many options in the ever-evolving world of storm preparedness and storm shelters. Here at Survive-A-Storm we manufacture both above and underground storm shelters, and we believe both types are equally safe…
