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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.
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…
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Tornadoes have been a weather phenomenon for centuries. And with that, come many tornado myths. From the first published photographs of tornadoes, people were both in awe and afraid of them. The chaotic whirlwinds can blow through a town and destroy one side of the street, one home on a street, or demolish the entire…
When it comes to hurricanes, meteorologists can generally give impact areas a few days notice of when and where it might hit. I can remember my father preparing our home for Hurricane Allen when we lived in Corpus Christi, Texas. He boarded up the windows and tied down anything we had outside that couldn’t fit…
Thunder is nature’s warning call. If you have ever seen the sign, “When thunder roars, go indoors!” then you know it is true. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) believe in not taking chances when it comes to lightning.One of the best ways to protect yourself from lightning…
Tornado weather is unpredictable and chaotic. Especially since tornadoes can wreak havoc on large and small communities alike, from large businesses to small families. Science has yet to find a way to give advanced notice of impending tornadoes. Even hurricanes have a few day’s lead time, so those being impacted can make the decision to…