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FEMA P-320 is a guide to residential storm shelters: it promotes understanding tornadoes and deciding on the best protection for you and your loved ones. Survive-A-Storm Shelters follows the regulations outlined in the FEMA P-320 publication, from size and occupancy standards to engineering specifications in the construction of storm shelters.Why Should I Use FEMA 320…

Last Updated: August 3, 2016 In the survivalist community, prepping is as natural as breathing.  As one website states, “If you’re awake, you’re prepping.”  For the rest of us, a cute logo might catch our attention, but often times it takes something like a world catastrophic event or disaster to begin to get us in the…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Weather:  one of the most popular subjects on the planet.  And something we use to gauge our mood, to plan our daily events and activities around, and to even help us dress appropriately.It’s amazing how much weather influences our lives. Weather can also be a source of anxiety for many people, especially…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 The other day, some of my friends and I had an open discussion about which residential storm shelter we each preferred for our own homes.  There were several opinions, and the consensus was that a garage tornado shelter was the favorite.  But then, which one?  Is a tornado shelter in garage…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Northern Texas is at a higher risk for tornadoes, more so than any other part of the massive state.  And while independence and strength is their overall theme, when it comes to tornadoes, Texans want to be admired for their ability to be prepared as well.  During tornado season, the best…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Imagine the blaring sounds of a tornado siren interrupting a quiet supper with family.  Your parents are visiting from out of state and you can see the panic in their eyes.  As you calmly gather your wife and children, and ask your parents to follow you to the garage, your parents…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 We have the opportunity to talk to, meet with, and help thousands of people across the nation. Whether we are installing a community safe room for a school, or military base or some giant corporation, or whether we are installing a family shelter, we love our customers and we really appreciate…