Last Updated: July 28, 2016 For years, the only thing consumers knew about tornado shelters was the basement or some kind of underground cellar. However, with many developments in the industry, underground residential shelters have evolved from wood, fiberglass, and cement, to a more durable safe room made of steel. And even though studies have proved the […]
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 […]
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Should you install your own safe room or residential storm shelter, plan to share your neighbor’s, or head for a nearby community shelter when severe weather kicks up?At Survive-a-Storm Shelters, we advise you to choose the first option for two important reasons: you’ll know you have a shelter to keep you safe and you won’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Whether you are looking for an above ground tornado safe room or a below ground tornado safe room, Survive-a-Storm Shelters has a storm shelter that can fit your needs. We have supplied tornado safe rooms for individuals, couples, small families, large families, small companies, large companies, many public schools and even […]
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 At Survive-a-Storm Shelters, we are excited about the purchase of your tornado safe room, so we have put together several tips to help you be more prepared in the event of a tornado. Most people do not think about ‘stuff’ when those sirens go off, and so in order to be ahead […]
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 […]
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 […]