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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.
Tornado Shelter Choices Have Changed Here’s What Builders Miss Tornado shelter technology and design have evolved significantly in recent years. While shelters were once viewed as bunker-style, utilitarian structures, today’s options are sleek, efficient, and can be seamlessly integrated into modern home plans. Yet, many builders and homeowners still think of them as costly, intrusive…
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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…