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Severe weather events, like tornados, are increasingly common, making the need for reliable storm shelters even more critical. At Survive-A-Storm, we understand the importance of protecting your loved ones during life-threatening situations. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest innovation: the 3 x 5 Extreme Shelter. Developed with valuable input from our customers, this…

This account was originally published in 2015 and has been updated for accuracy. When a tornado touched down in Moore, Okla,. around 6:30 pm on a March evening in 2015, it ended the year’s unusually slow start to tornado season. One Moore resident and her beloved pets were safe inside their Survive-A-Storm shelter installed just hours…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Spring weather is so unpredictable! Last week we wondered if we were experiencing the lull before the storm. This week, we are seeing tornado predictions in the news. Ironic, isn’t it?Just yesterday, news outlets were touting the fact that no tornadoes or tornado watches had been recorded across the U.S. so…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 We love innovative ideas.  Especially when it places an emphasis on helping people.  And when we were able to design FEMA complaint tornado shelters above ground, we were able to cast a wider net for the people whose needs we were able to meet.  If you think about it, for years,…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 For Sarah, the moments before the tornado hit were some of the scariest of her life. For Marie and Neal, their fear persisted long after the tornado ended. The difference? Sarah and her family installed a Survive-a-Storm shelter; Marie and Neal did not.  These are just two of the storm stories people across…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 If there’s still snow on the ground, it’s too early to start preparing for tornado season, right? Wrong!When does tornado season begin and end?Depending upon where you live, tornado season can begin as early as March, so now is the time to get ready to safely ride out any storm that blows…

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Flexibility.  Everyone likes flexibility in some things, right?  Well, knowing that fact, we found a way to make tornado safe rooms more easily accessible and available to fit all of our customers’ needs.  Our bolt together safe room comes in a variety of sizes and is easy to install for the…