# > Severe Weather ArticlesBLOG CATEGORIESResidentialCommercialCommunity SheltersStorm SheltersTornado SheltersSafe RoomsSafetySevere WeatherPreparationInformationalFinancingTestimonies[vcv_posts_grid source="%7B%22tag%22%3A%22postsGridDataSourcePost%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22post_type%3Dpost%26amp%3Bpost_status%3Dpublish%26amp%3Bposts_per_page%3D100%26amp%3Btax_query%5B0%5D%5Btaxonomy%5D%3Dcategory%26amp%3Btax_query%5B0%5D%5Bfield%5D%3Did%26amp%3Btax_query%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D%3D348%22%7D" unique_id="8c66a648" excerpt="0" excerpt_length="10" pagination="1" pagination_color="rgb(234, 38, 39)" pagination_per_page="12" filter="" filter_atts="%7B%22id%22%3A%2244601b9d%22%2C%22order%22%3A0%2C%22parent%22%3Afalse%2C%22tag%22%3A%22postGridFilter%22%2C%22customHeaderTitle%22%3A%22%22%2C%22metaAssetsPath%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fsurvive-a-storm.com%2Fwp-content%2Fmedia%2Fsites%2F60%2Fvisualcomposer-assets%2Felements%2FpostGridFilter%2FpostGridFilter%2Fpublic%2F%22%2C%22hidden%22%3Afalse%2C%22metaElementAssets%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22metaIsElementLocked%22%3Afalse%2C%22filter_source%22%3A%22category%22%2C%22filter_type_specific_terms%22%3A%7B%22enabled%22%3Atrue%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22337%22%5D%7D%2C%22filter_toggle_all%22%3Afalse%2C%22filter_position%22%3A%22center%22%2C%22filter_gap%22%3A%2220%22%2C%22filter_size%22%3A%22large%22%2C%22filter_shape%22%3A%22none%22%2C%22filter_active_shape%22%3A%220%22%2C%22filter_shape_color%22%3A%22%23FDFDFD%22%2C%22filter_active_color%22%3A%22%234C3AB3%22%2C%22filter_border_color%22%3A%22%23DCDCDC%22%2C%22filter_separator_color%22%3A%22%23DCDCDC%22%2C%22filter_font_color%22%3A%22%23515162%22%2C%22filter_font_active_color%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%2C%22filter_toggle_convert_to_dropdown%22%3Atrue%7D"]PGFydGljbGUgY2xhc3M9InZjZS1wb3N0cy1ncmlkLWl0ZW0iPjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9InZjZS1wb3N0LWRlc2NyaXB0aW9uIj48YSBocmVmPSJ7e3Bvc3RfcGVybWFsaW5rfX0iIGNsYXNzPSJ2Y2UtcG9zdC1kZXNjcmlwdGlvbi1saW5rIiBhcmlhLWxhYmVsPSJ7e3Bvc3RfdGl0bGV9fSI%2BPC9hPnt7Y3VzdG9tX3Bvc3RfZGVzY3JpcHRpb25fZmVhdHVyZWRfaW1hZ2V9fXt7Y3VzdG9tX3Bvc3RfZGVzY3JpcHRpb25fY29udGVudH19PC9kaXY%2BPC9hcnRpY2xlPg%3D%3D[/vcv_posts_grid] > URL: https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/severe-weather/ > Last modified: 2026-01-28T21:30:53+00:00 # Severe Weather Articles BLOG CATEGORIESResidentialCommercialCommunity SheltersStorm SheltersTornado SheltersSafe RoomsSafetySevere WeatherPreparationInformationalFinancingTestimonies[](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/fall-tornado-protection/) ### [Fall Tornado Season Is Real: Why Fall Tornado Protection Matters](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/fall-tornado-protection/) If you just learned that tornadoes happen in October and November, you’re not alone. Most households in the United States associate tornadoes with April and May, put away their weather worries after summer, and never hear a word about the second tornado season. Meteorologists have tracked that second season for decades. The gap is in… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/storm-ready-warning-signs/) ### [5 Early Warning Signs That Your Home Isn’t Storm-Ready](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/storm-ready-warning-signs/) What Makes A Home Storm-Ready? A storm-ready home resists wind uplift at the roof, keeps cladding and soffits tight, moves water off the walls and away from the foundation, manages moisture in the lowest level, and aligns with known flood risk from FEMA or local maps. If any one of those pieces looks weak, the… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/funding-options-for-community-tornado-shelters/) ### [Funding Options For Community Tornado Shelters: Grants, Loans, And Local Sources](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/funding-options-for-community-tornado-shelters/) Most successful community shelter projects integrate three streams—grants, financing, and local contributions—into a single budget. The reason? Federal mitigation grants rarely cover 100 percent. Loans and bonds cover gaps and timing. Local dollars can unlock the grant match and keep the project moving, so you aren’t waiting through another storm season while paperwork sits on… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/tornado-season-calendar-changing/) ### [Why It’s Time To Stop Trusting The Tornado Season Calendar](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/tornado-season-calendar-changing/) When is tornado season? You want a concise answer so you can plan weekends, set alerts, and stop worrying. But, unfortunately, it’s tricky, and something about the old answer no longer holds true. The old “spring-only” mental model misses too many real risks, including the kind of late night twister that arrives when no one… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/family-tornado-safety-plan/) ### [How to Make a Family Tornado Safety Plan Kids Will Actually Follow: Steps That Cut Panic And Save Time](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/family-tornado-safety-plan/) Looking for a family tornado safety plan your kids can actually follow without spending all weekend on it? The goal is simple: when the threat of a tornado or severe thunderstorm looms, every family member knows where to go, what to grab, and how to communicate. There should be no debates, no scrambling, and no… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/tornado-shelter-liability-for-businesses/) ### [Tornado Shelter Liability For Businesses: What Risks Do You Face?](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/tornado-shelter-liability-for-businesses/) You want to know what tornado shelter liability for businesses really looks like–because leadership, insurers, or maybe even your gut is asking if the risk is worth the cost. What are your obligations? The short version: liability from tornadoes, or other severe weather events, flows through three channels: OSHA enforcement, employee injury systems, and civil… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/parents-preparing-for-tornado-season/) ### [The Step Many Parents Miss When Preparing for Tornado Season](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/parents-preparing-for-tornado-season/) Why Most Parents Aren’t Ready for Tornado SeasonIf you’re a parent, you’ve likely done some storm prep. You’ve gathered flashlights, stocked bottled water, maybe even stashed a few granola bars. That’s a good start, but is it enough?According to FEMA’s 2020 preparedness survey, 81% of Americans say they’ve gathered emergency supplies, and 65% have sought… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/are-school-tornado-shelters-needed/) ### [Do Schools Need Tornado Shelters? A Complete Safety and Compliance Guide](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/are-school-tornado-shelters-needed/) Why Tornado Shelters Are More Than a Legal RequirementTornado shelters in schools aren’t just about checking a legal box; they are a life-or-death safeguard for students, staff, and the wider community. The U.S. experiences around 1,000 tornadoes each year, the highest frequency globally, resulting in hundreds of injuries and dozens of fatalities. In 2024 alone, tornadoes injured… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/summer-tornado-risks-are-real/) ### [Summer Storms And Why Tornado Season Isn’t Over Yet](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/summer-tornado-risks-are-real/) Think Tornado Season Ends in Spring? Think Again.For many homeowners, tornado season feels like a springtime concern, something that peaks between March and June and then fades away with the heat of summer. Late summer tornadoes are not a fluke, they’re part of the normal seasonal shift. Waiting until next spring to prepare may be… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/hurricane-prep/) ### [2024 Hurricane Preparation](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/hurricane-prep/) This blog post was originally posted in 2020, but it has been updated with current data.  We were warned that this year (2024) would bring a particularly harsh season for hurricanes and tropical storms. Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30, and though it started mild, the violence of hurricane season has officially… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/tornado-preparation-safety-before-during-after/) ### [Tornado Preparation: Safety Before, During & After a Storm](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/tornado-preparation-safety-before-during-after/) Being home during a tornado threat is not for the faint of heart. The sky turns dark quickly, which can make your home’s interior darker, even during the day. The wind picks up speed, and you may hear sounds you don’t normally hear: the rafters of your home creaking, branches scraping the house, the gusting… [](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/the-importance-of-a-solid-anchor/) ### [The Importance of Anchors with Tornado Shelters](https://survive-a-storm.com/blog/the-importance-of-a-solid-anchor/) The threat of tornadoes is a constant reminder of nature’s unpredictable power. We understand the worry that comes with sheltering from a powerful tornado. We see this fear present in the questions asked by those who wonder how we can possibly anchor down something above ground against an EF5 tornado.The answer is in the science… [1](/blog/severe-weather/?format=md&vcv-pagination-8c66a648=1)[2](/blog/severe-weather/?format=md&vcv-pagination-8c66a648=2)[3](/blog/severe-weather/?format=md&vcv-pagination-8c66a648=3)