Tornado Articles
A pendulum is something that tends to move from one position, condition, etc., to the opposite extreme and then back again. In the case of the weather in October, the temperature pendulum causes people in many states to pull out sweaters, blankets, and boots. People begin dressing in layered clothing before heading out to work,…
Worry. It’s something many of us do on a daily basis. And we fret over a variety of reasons—our children, our finances, our jobs, the weather—the list is overwhelming and oftentimes endless.Worry steals our joy, our peace, and our time.So how can we stop the awful trend of worrying? Some people turn to spirituality, some…
Fact: Bad things happen.Fact: Bad things happen to good people.For example, on this day in history, in 1963, four young African-American girls were killed in a Baptist church bombing during a Sunday Service. In 2001, President George W Bush identified Osama Bin Laden as the prime suspect in the 9/11 attacks against the US. America…
Reaching out to others. That’s the hope. And yet, we also feel the need for protection. Of ourselves. Of our circle—family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and so on. So how does that work? Well, for starters, we need to understand what we need protection from, and for whom? Do we want/need protection from tornadoes? Or from…
Midwesterners are known for their pioneer spirits and their ability to overcome hardships. They don’t like or expect help from outsiders, especially the government. Most believe that it isn’t up to the government to provide a community storm shelter but instead, it should be up to the individual home owners.What about those within the community who…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 When people think of super cells and tornadoes, they mainly consider states like Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and so on. The focus is always on ‘tornado alley.’ Unfortunately, tornadoes cannot be contained within the invisible walls of tornado alley any more than they can be considered harmless wind tunnels. These next few…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Memories make stories that people love to share. With tornado season getting a dramatic start as storms blew through Oklahoma and Illinois, people are sharing their tornado memories from long ago and from the recent past.Memories of Forty Years Ago and the Super OutbreakThe Palm Sunday 1965 tornadoes have been in…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Yes, our above ground storm shelters are built tough. Tough enough to survive an EF5 tornado. In fact, just last week, one of our satisfied customers compared our Shelter-Cube Extreme Tornado Safe Room to a “tank.”@surviveastorm thanks for the tank!#f5aintshit pic.twitter.com/2Syuk8nvrt— Freddy Gonzales (@Fredgon) June 2, 2015We thank you for that,…
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 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 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…