April 20, 2026Can you finance a storm shelter through your mortgage? The short answer is yes, but only under the right conditions.…
April 16, 2026If you recently installed a commercial tornado shelter, or you're seriously considering one, you're probably wondering whether the insurance savings…
March 23, 2026Community storm shelter installation is a process that transforms an empty plot of land into a storm shelter that meets…
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…
January 28, 2026If you watch the weather, you're probably wondering two things right now: Is 2026 going to be a bad tornado year?Do…
January 26, 2026What Makes A Home Storm-Ready? A storm-ready home resists wind uplift at the roof, keeps cladding and soffits tight, moves…
December 26, 2025When is tornado season? You want a concise answer so you can plan weekends, set alerts, and stop worrying. But,…
December 9, 2025Tornado risk is no longer limited to “Tornado Alley.” As severe weather expands into new regions, resilient home designs are…
November 12, 2025Looking for a family tornado safety plan your kids can actually follow without spending all weekend on it? The goal…
November 10, 2025You want to know what tornado shelter liability for businesses really looks like–because leadership, insurers, or maybe even your gut…
October 24, 2025The tornado sirens sound, and the countdown begins. A family in Central Oklahoma hears a warning and faces a split-second…
August 22, 2025Tornado Shelter Choices Have Changed Here’s What Builders Miss Tornado shelter technology and design have evolved significantly in recent years.…
August 15, 2025What Civic Leaders Should Know About FEMA P-361 & ICC-500 StandardsEF5 tornadoes, with wind speeds exceeding 250 mph, are rare…
August 7, 2025Why Most Parents Aren’t Ready for Tornado SeasonIf you’re a parent, you’ve likely done some storm prep. You’ve gathered flashlights,…
July 15, 2025Why Community Shelter Sizing Matters More Than You ThinkThe size of a community shelter can be a matter of life…
June 30, 2025Why Safety Sells: The Overlooked Market Power of Tornado SheltersTornado shelters are no longer just a safety upgrade; they’ve become…
June 20, 2025Why Tornado Shelters Are More Than a Legal RequirementTornado shelters in schools aren’t just about checking a legal box; they…
June 13, 2025Think Tornado Season Ends in Spring? Think Again.For many homeowners, tornado season feels like a springtime concern, something that peaks…
February 12, 2025As a homebuilder, one of your key priorities is ensuring that your clients are satisfied with their new homes and…
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 27, 2024Having a reliable commercial tornado shelter is important, but it’s not just about picking and installing a shelter. First, you…
March 18, 2024In the heart of storm season, your home tornado shelter is like a silent guardian, ready to protect you and…
March 4, 2024Being home during a tornado threat is not for the faint of heart. The sky turns dark quickly, which can…
October 2, 2023When you live in Tornado Alley or Dixie Alley, you soon learn that the skies can be brutal, with fierce…
June 22, 2023Social media has changed us as a society. Instant opinions are everywhere. It's no surprise that even the most well-intentioned…
April 19, 2023In many areas of the United States, tornado season is well underway. In the Southeast, states like Georgia, Alabama and…
April 6, 2023People have heard the term “Tornado Alley” often enough to know that it is a region of the United States…
January 9, 2023Your past 12 months are likely full of ups and downs. Looking back at 2022, many people will size up…
November 26, 2022In 1998, FEMA published a guide called "Taking Shelter From the Storm." The publication, currently in its Fifth Edition, includes…
October 25, 2022Before you buy a tornado shelter, there’s one fundamental question that you must know the answer to, “How many people…
September 13, 2022It's National Preparedness Month, but how prepared will you be when a tornado touches down in your area? As you…
September 8, 2022You are under a flash flood warning, and it is pouring rain outside. Suddenly, you hear the sound of tornado…
August 9, 2022Tornado Alley is a concept that seems simple but is a bit complex. Traditionally, tornado alley has been depicted as…
August 4, 2022Did you know? The year 2022 is the 50th anniversary of storm chasing.In the spring of 1972, two meteorologists from…
June 8, 2022Tornadoes are far deadlier than most realize. Until the Weather Bureau began tornado warnings in the 1950s, tornadoes caused triple-digit…
May 30, 2022The Survive-A-Storm blog is an informational hub for storm and tornado safety. As the leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial and…- October 4, 2012Additional Shelter Options to Add to Your Comfort and SafetyWhile you hopefully won’t spend much time inside your shelter or…
- October 1, 2012Survive-a-Storm Shelters is happy to announce that we are an official producer member of the NSSA, or National Storm Shelter…
June 12, 2012Being prepared for a storm doesn’t just mean keeping our bodies safe from harm during the actual storm. We must…- June 4, 2012Tornadoes have traditionally been considered a Midwest phenomenon, appearing in all their twisting terror in the middle of cornfields or…
- March 18, 2012We here at Survive-a-Storm Shelters are big fans of improvement. That is why we have a new underground storm shelter…