March 25, 2026Prepared homeowners don't just react when tornado warnings blare. They've already made the critical decisions, stocked the supplies, and practiced…
March 8, 2026For Skylar Henson, owner of Latitude 37 Development in Wichita, Kansas, tornado shelters aren’t a luxury upgrade or an optional…
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 23, 2025Most successful community shelter projects integrate three streams—grants, financing, and local contributions—into a single budget. The reason? Federal mitigation grants…
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…
September 23, 2025Absolute protection means thinking about those who need it most.Why the Most Vulnerable Deserve Careful Planning for Tornado SafetyTornadoes are…
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 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 9, 2024This blog post was originally posted in 2020, but it has been updated with current data. We were warned that…
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…
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…
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…
February 27, 2024The threat of tornadoes is a constant reminder of nature's unpredictable power. We understand the worry that comes with sheltering…
January 18, 2024Tornadoes are unpredictable and if you’re not prepared the results could be devastating - injuries to you and your family,…
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…
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 30, 2022September is National Preparedness Month, created by the federal government to encourage Americans to prepare for hazards of all kinds.…
April 15, 2020Tornadoes, as we have pointed out before, can form on any day of the year, and at any time of…
February 1, 2019Tornado season is coming fast and so now is the time to prepare a plan of action or freshen up…
December 18, 2017Be prepared, lest we forget. Just ask the folks who live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Oftentimes after a tragedy occurs, we spend…
October 13, 2017Texas is a state that cares about its citizens. In fact, they care enough to put programs in place to…
August 23, 2017We live in a world with so much going on around us all the time. One commodity that we fight…
June 28, 2017A message from Cynthia:My cell phone rang at the most inopportune time. My hands were full. I was busy carrying…
June 23, 2017When it comes to hurricanes, meteorologists can generally give impact areas a few days notice of when and where it…
March 22, 2017Many people ask, “What can we do to prepare for tornado season?” Besides having a safety plan in place, there…
September 22, 2016Worry. It’s something many of us do on a daily basis. And we fret over a variety of reasons—our children,…
September 15, 2016Fact: Bad things happen.Fact: Bad things happen to good people.For example, on this day in history, in 1963, four young…
September 8, 2016As humans, we have an innate desire of being protected from natural and/or man-made disasters. Our first instinct is to circle…
September 6, 2016Reaching out to others. That’s the hope. And yet, we also feel the need for protection. Of ourselves. Of our…
July 6, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 When people think of super cells and tornadoes, they mainly consider states like Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma,…
June 26, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Yesterday is gone and tomorrow hasn't come. But why wait? Now is the time to prepare.…
June 23, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Spring weather is so unpredictable! Last week we wondered if we were experiencing the lull before…
June 20, 2016Updated: June 2025 If there's still snow on the ground, it's too early to start preparing for tornado season, right?…
June 18, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Flexibility. Everyone likes flexibility in some things, right? Well, knowing that fact, we found a way…
June 16, 2016It's true that we all talk about the weather, although none of us can do anything to control it. But…
June 15, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 In some states -- like Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wyoming -- this…
June 14, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Flooding in Texas. A surge of May tornadoes in Oklahoma. What's going on with the weather? Well,…
June 13, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 There are lots of storm shelters and safe rooms on the market and lots of companies…
June 12, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Tornado safety tips for Memorial Day weekendBelow are some safety tips for Memorial Day weekend so ensure…
June 8, 2016Last Updated: July 18, 2023 When it's tornado season, the importance of storm safety is top-of-mind. You know a tornado…
June 6, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 How many tools do you have in your tornado warning toolbox? And once you're warned, how prepared…- 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 4, 2014Is the suspense killing you? Okay. A powder coated safe room or storm shelter wins hands-down every time! That’s why…
- September 4, 2014Years ago the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began grant programs for families affected by natural disasters. These grants are…
- July 31, 2014Understanding real consequences of natural disasters that have occurred throughout the world in the last decade or so should make…
- December 30, 20131970, Lubbock Texas—a tornado rips through, killing 26 people and destroying a third of the ‘hub’ of the South Plains.…
- November 4, 2013With tornado season mostly over, and we move into the Winter months, it is important to remember next season, and…
June 12, 2012Being prepared for a storm doesn’t just mean keeping our bodies safe from harm during the actual storm. We must…