March 8, 2026For Skylar Henson, owner of Latitude 37 Development in Wichita, Kansas, tornado shelters aren’t a luxury upgrade or an optional…
February 27, 2026You've probably wondered whether installing a tornado shelter is just an expense or an actual investment. The short answer is…
February 18, 2026If you ask any business owner in tornado country about tornadoes, they’ll want one thing: a straight yes or no…
December 23, 2025Most successful community shelter projects integrate three streams—grants, financing, and local contributions—into a single budget. The reason? Federal mitigation grants…
October 24, 2025The tornado sirens sound, and the countdown begins. A family in Central Oklahoma hears a warning and faces a split-second…
October 15, 2025Why Code Compliance with ICC-500 & FEMA P-320 Isn’t Just a Label, It’s a Homeowner's LifelineTornado shelters built to ICC…
September 23, 2025Absolute protection means thinking about those who need it most.Why the Most Vulnerable Deserve Careful Planning for Tornado SafetyTornadoes are…
August 22, 2025Tornado Shelter Choices Have Changed Here’s What Builders Miss Tornado shelter technology and design have evolved significantly in recent years.…
July 9, 2025The New Reality: Why Tornado Safety Is Also a Smart Financial Strategy In regions like Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama, designated…
June 20, 2025Why Tornado Shelters Are More Than a Legal RequirementTornado shelters in schools aren’t just about checking a legal box; they…
February 12, 2025As a homebuilder, one of your key priorities is ensuring that your clients are satisfied with their new homes and…
November 12, 2024Severe weather events, like tornados, are increasingly common, making the need for reliable storm shelters even more critical. At Survive-A-Storm,…
October 15, 2024When it comes to protecting people from the devastating effects of storms, having a well-designed tornado shelter is crucial. While…
September 1, 2024FEMA P-320 is a guide to residential storm shelters: it promotes understanding tornadoes and deciding on the best protection for…
August 21, 2024According to the US Census Bureau, in 2022, approximately 27.1 million people—about 8.4% of the U.S. population—moved to a new…
April 6, 2024If you’re looking for a tornado shelter company in your area, it can be hard to know who to call.…
March 18, 2024In the heart of storm season, your home tornado shelter is like a silent guardian, ready to protect you and…
March 10, 2024There’s a lot of fear around tornadoes and staying protected - and for good reason. We’ve all seen the pictures…
February 27, 2024The threat of tornadoes is a constant reminder of nature's unpredictable power. We understand the worry that comes with sheltering…
February 12, 2024As the sun sets on a quiet suburban neighborhood, families gather in their homes in relative comfort and security. Inside,…
January 18, 2024Tornadoes are unpredictable and if you’re not prepared the results could be devastating - injuries to you and your family,…
June 22, 2023Social media has changed us as a society. Instant opinions are everywhere. It's no surprise that even the most well-intentioned…
January 3, 2023Imagine being at work, all day you've heard the sound of driving rain, the skies are dark and now it's…
December 29, 2022Everyone knows tornadoes are risky. Thanks to Hollywood, we know that tornadoes can be dangerous, even deadly. At their least…
December 12, 2022The statement in the headline of this post is correct, despite the belief of many that the best place to…
October 25, 2022Before you buy a tornado shelter, there’s one fundamental question that you must know the answer to, “How many people…
September 8, 2022You are under a flash flood warning, and it is pouring rain outside. Suddenly, you hear the sound of tornado…
February 1, 2019Tornado season is coming fast and so now is the time to prepare a plan of action or freshen up…
December 12, 2018Whether you live in a high-risk tornado zone or not, it is essential that you know the risks and the…
November 15, 2018By Ben Nunnally, Star Staff Writer, bnunnally@annistonstar.com Residents of the Thankful community west of Anniston have one more thing to be…
August 18, 2016If you have yet to purchase your very own above ground safe room, there is no better time than now. …
August 8, 2016What comes to mind when you think of purchasing an above ground safe room? While there are multiple uses for…
July 13, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 We have the opportunity to talk to, meet with, and help thousands of people across the…
July 11, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Most people living in the state of Oklahoma know that tornadoes knocking on their door is…
July 9, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 With all of the new research and technological advances, above ground tornado shelters are now being…
July 7, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Ask anyone who has seen the devastating effects of a tornado and they can tell you…
July 5, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Throughout tornado alley there are thousands of storm shelter companies claiming that their product is superior to…
July 4, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 We have all kinds of customers. Small families, large corporations, large families, small businesses, schools, hospitals,…
July 3, 2016There is no doubt that tornadoes are one of the most destructive natural disasters. They can strike with little warning,…
July 2, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 It seems as though for some people, the thought of trusting above ground shelters is ludicrous…
June 30, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Recent tornadoes in Oklahoma and Illinois, along with the usual spring spate of tornado watches and warnings,…
June 28, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Yes, our above ground storm shelters are built tough. Tough enough to survive an EF5 tornado.…
June 26, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Many people are uncertain about whether or not above ground storm shelters are a good choice…
June 24, 2016This account was originally published in 2015 and has been updated for accuracy. When a tornado touched down in Moore, Okla,.…
June 22, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 We love innovative ideas. Especially when it places an emphasis on helping people. And when we…
June 18, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Flexibility. Everyone likes flexibility in some things, right? Well, knowing that fact, we found a way…
June 17, 2016Update: June 16, 2022: In the spirit of transparency, it was discovered during a routine update of our website that…
June 14, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Should you install your own safe room or residential storm shelter, plan to share your neighbor's, or head for…
June 11, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Whether you are looking for an above ground tornado safe room or a below ground tornado…- May 30, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 There has been quite a bit of controversy surrounding the idea of an above ground storm…
- September 20, 2014Fall Planning...People want to know that they are safe. They don’t want to hope for the best, especially in the…
- September 3, 2014“It was one of the scariest moments of my life. We ran to the closet under our staircase to hide. …
August 15, 2014The decision that often causes the most confusion is whether you should use an above ground storm shelter or an…- July 31, 2014Understanding real consequences of natural disasters that have occurred throughout the world in the last decade or so should make…
January 21, 2014There are many avenues that we could venture down to ensure the safety of the people we love. To begin…- December 30, 2013Survive-a-Storm Shelters offers an array of options for above ground tornado shelters. They come "panelized" to be bolted together when…
December 30, 2013Survive-a-Storm Shelters believes in the value of community safe rooms, especially the models manufactured in our facility.Let us count the…- December 30, 2013Have you ever climbed down into a root cellar?Complete with a shaky, unstable ladder and a dusty dirt floor? Most…