Preparation Articles

Be Prepared, Not Complacent

It’s true that we all talk about the weather, although none of us can do anything to control it. But as the spring tornado season approaches, we can at least be prepared, rather than complacent. Complacency is just what weather pros in Kansas fear. With Kansas City and Wichita experiencing no tornadoes last year — as…

Consider the Facts: Preparing for Tornadoes

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 In some states — like Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wyoming —  this week, the first week in March, is designated as a time to prepare for severe weather. And with the National Tornado Summit just over, now is a good time to dispel the myths and consider the facts…

Weather Is Unpredictable, Be Prepared

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Flooding in Texas. A surge of May tornadoes in Oklahoma. What’s going on with the weather? Well, it’s weather. And by definition, that means weather is unpredictable!The cost of flooding in TexasThat also means it can cause some strange situations. In Texas, northeast of Houston, authorities were trying to rescue about 500…

Choosing the Right Storm Shelter

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 There are lots of storm shelters and safe rooms on the market and lots of companies selling them. So how can you be sure you are purchasing a shelter that will keep your family safe in a storm? Who knows how to choose a storm shelter?  And how do you know whether you are…

Tornado Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Tornado safety tips for Memorial Day weekendBelow are some safety tips for Memorial Day weekend so ensure you have a worry-free holiday:Listen to local news or a weather radio to stay up to date.Watch for tornado danger signs: a dark, greenish sky; hail or heavy rain; an approaching cloud of debris; loud, continuous roar or…

How A Storm Shelter Can Save Your Life: Two Stories

Last Updated: July 18, 2023 When it’s tornado season, the importance of storm safety is top-of-mind. You know a tornado storm shelter can make the difference between life and death if a tornado touches down. If you haven’t gotten around to purchasing one yet, the experiences of these Oklahomans might give you the motivation you…

Keep Your Tornado Warning Toolbox Stocked -- And Head for Your Storm Shelter

Last Updated: July 28, 2016 How many tools do you have in your tornado warning toolbox? And once you’re warned, how prepared are you to keep your family safe from the coming storm?Sirens are a startHopefully, your community has a siren system in place, which is often the first tool in the tornado warning toolbox. However, all…

Fall Planning for Tornado Safety

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…

Powder Coating vs. Painting…No Contest

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…

FEMA Grants: How More People Can Gain Protection

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…

Invest in Safety: Choosing the Right Shelter

Understanding real consequences of natural disasters that have occurred throughout the world in the last decade or so should make you realize how important preparation is. If you have witnessed or read about the utter devastation from tornadoes or hurricanes such as Katrina or Sandy, then you hopefully agree that having a safety plan in…

NSSA and Industry Standard-A History

1970, Lubbock Texas—a tornado rips through, killing 26 people and destroying a third of the ‘hub’ of the South Plains. Texas Tech researchers took this opportunity to document the damage to find ways of improving building structures for resisting extreme winds. By 1974, the idea of the above-ground storm shelter was born. Over the years,…