March 25, 2026Prepared homeowners don't just react when tornado warnings blare. They've already made the critical decisions, stocked the supplies, and practiced…
January 26, 2026What Makes A Home Storm-Ready? A storm-ready home resists wind uplift at the roof, keeps cladding and soffits tight, moves…
January 26, 2026The 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) returns to Orlando, Florida, February 17-19, bringing together more than 70,000 building professionals…
December 26, 2025When is tornado season? You want a concise answer so you can plan weekends, set alerts, and stop worrying. But,…
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 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 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 9, 2025The New Reality: Why Tornado Safety Is Also a Smart Financial Strategy In regions like Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama, designated…
June 30, 2025Why Safety Sells: The Overlooked Market Power of Tornado SheltersTornado shelters are no longer just a safety upgrade; they’ve become…
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…
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…
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…
April 19, 2023In many areas of the United States, tornado season is well underway. In the Southeast, states like Georgia, Alabama and…
January 9, 2023Your past 12 months are likely full of ups and downs. Looking back at 2022, many people will size up…
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…
August 30, 2022September is National Preparedness Month, created by the federal government to encourage Americans to prepare for hazards of all kinds.…
August 4, 2022Did you know? The year 2022 is the 50th anniversary of storm chasing.In the spring of 1972, two meteorologists from…
July 19, 2022The following article was originally published in March of 2017. It has been updated to include relevant information and topics.There…
July 8, 2022Tornadoes are one of nature’s most elusive and almost mystical phenomena. As a result, a large number of myths have…
May 21, 2020If you’re considering buying a storm shelter to protect your family, the employees at your small business, or the members…
April 30, 2020The threats associated with the Coronavirus known as COVID-19 are dominating the news cycle. But it’s important to remember that,…
March 5, 2020Yes, tornadoes, like hurricanes and many other natural phenomena, do technically have a "season." In the United States, tornado season…
February 27, 2020Let’s be blunt: Don’t ever take the threat of severe weather lightly, especially while on the road.Proper preparedness in the…
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 19, 2018You were wise. You planned ahead. You purchased a storm shelter. You outfitted it with the necessities. But how do…
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…
July 17, 2017Tornadoes have been a weather phenomenon for centuries. And with that, come many tornado myths. From the first published photographs…
June 28, 2017A message from Cynthia:My cell phone rang at the most inopportune time. My hands were full. I was busy carrying…
May 31, 2017Summer is here at last! As parents, we have a mix of emotions, because, while some of us parents are…
May 24, 2017Thunder is nature’s warning call. If you have ever seen the sign, “When thunder roars, go indoors!” then you know…
May 17, 2017Tornado weather is unpredictable and chaotic. Especially since tornadoes can wreak havoc on large and small communities alike, from large…
May 3, 2017We get this question all the time—what are the pros and cons of each? Let’s take a look:Below Ground Shelters: …
March 23, 2017FEMA, also known as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is a government agency that assists communities in times of floods,…
March 23, 2017Many natural and unexpected disasters occur every single day. It is the ‘not knowing’ if people in your circle are…
March 23, 2017There are several great organizations that assist those in need after man-made and natural disaster occur. Knowing who to call…
March 23, 2017To ditch or not to ditch, THAT is the question. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you…
March 23, 2017Once a tornado has swept through, causing damage in your area, there are hazards that you need to be aware…
March 23, 2017It is difficult to predict tornadoes. They seem to have a mind of their own. Even meteorologists can only look…
March 23, 2017If you are a weather watcher, it might be beneficial for you to own a weather radio. A weather radio…
March 23, 2017Insurance, much like a tornado shelter, is something everyone wants when they need it. Tornado winds can cause damage to…
March 22, 2017Even though tornadoes are chaotic and unpredictable, they tend to have their peak season when the weather is changing. When…
March 22, 2017Many people ask, “What can we do to prepare for tornado season?” Besides having a safety plan in place, there…
November 4, 2016A tornado is a scary, unpredictable event! In March of 1925, a deadly twister tore through three states—Missouri, Illinois, and…
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…
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July 9, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Survival Bunkers - everyone has a different opinion about them. But in the prepper community, having…
June 16, 2016It's true that we all talk about the weather, although none of us can do anything to control it. But…
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 9, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 At Survive-a-Storm Shelters, we are excited about the purchase of your tornado safe room, so we…- January 10, 2013Prepping--No Longer a Question of "Should I?" But "How Should I?"Preppers--the people who stockpile food, water, and all kinds of…