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 25, 2026Prepared homeowners don't just react when tornado warnings blare. They've already made the critical decisions, stocked the supplies, and practiced…
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…
February 18, 2026If you ask any business owner in tornado country about tornadoes, they’ll want one thing: a straight yes or no…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
January 4, 2024Imagine this scenario:Dark clouds are gathering rapidly in the sky, a warning siren is howling in the distance, the wind…
October 2, 2023When you live in Tornado Alley or Dixie Alley, you soon learn that the skies can be brutal, with fierce…
August 31, 2023Natural disasters like tornadoes can wreak havoc on communities, leaving behind destruction and displacement. It’s been such an ongoing challenge…
June 22, 2023Social media has changed us as a society. Instant opinions are everywhere. It's no surprise that even the most well-intentioned…
June 1, 2023A Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Underground Tornado SheltersTornadoes are devastating and can be unpredictable. They cause extensive damage to homes and…
May 15, 2023Living in a mobile home can bring many benefits, like affordability and flexibility. Maybe you’ve found the perfect plot of…
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…
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 21, 2022When it comes to measuring the intensity of tornadoes, you may have seen an "F5 tornado" referenced or an "EF5…
December 6, 2022If your company is in the market for a tornado shelter, chances are, you’ll want to get multiple quotes and…
November 26, 2022In 1998, FEMA published a guide called "Taking Shelter From the Storm." The publication, currently in its Fifth Edition, includes…
November 10, 2022Most of the time, when we think of tornadoes, we think of deafening thunder, crashing hailstones, and, sometimes, green skies.…
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 30, 2022September is National Preparedness Month, created by the federal government to encourage Americans to prepare for hazards of all kinds.…
August 9, 2022Tornado Alley is a concept that seems simple but is a bit complex. Traditionally, tornado alley has been depicted as…
July 19, 2022Jo: [We’ll] get a profile [of the tornado’s structure] for the first time.Dr. Reeves: What will that do?Jo: If we…
July 8, 2022Tornadoes are one of nature’s most elusive and almost mystical phenomena. As a result, a large number of myths have…
June 20, 2022What caused this latest setback in the United States’ baby formula shortage? A derecho."Abbott Laboratories said it has paused baby-formula…
June 8, 2022Tornadoes are far deadlier than most realize. Until the Weather Bureau began tornado warnings in the 1950s, tornadoes caused triple-digit…
June 3, 2022How Sheltering Saved Lives in These Similar Tornadoes Seventeen deaths versus zero deaths. An important tornado safety lesson was gleaned…
May 18, 2022Imagine working in a warehouse with the sound of hailstones pounding the roof, while thunder periodically roars. You check the…
May 13, 2022Weather patterns are changing and the last few years have been some of the most active and deadliest for tornadoes.…
May 2, 2022Tornado warnings and when it's safe to come out. Being under a tornado warning is a stressful time. The thought…
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,…
July 11, 2019As the leading national storm shelter provider, we get asked many questions concerning community safe room/tornado shelters that we would…
December 28, 2018For the first time ever, we are days away from this becoming the first year in the modern record with…
December 12, 2018Whether you live in a high-risk tornado zone or not, it is essential that you know the risks and the…
November 27, 2018Just when the weather seems safe, everything can change. Take today, for example.This morning, the National Weather Service in Portland said…
November 19, 2018You were wise. You planned ahead. You purchased a storm shelter. You outfitted it with the necessities. But how do…
January 9, 2018One year ago, this month, Southwest Georgia area was caught off-guard by one of the sneakiest and most unexpected EF3…
December 18, 2017Be prepared, lest we forget. Just ask the folks who live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Oftentimes after a tragedy occurs, we spend…
August 23, 2017We live in a world with so much going on around us all the time. One commodity that we fight…
May 5, 2017Residential storm shelters have come a long way in the last several years. These days, if someone is talking about…
February 2, 20172017 kicked off the year so far with a scary record number of tornadoes. According to the NOAA National Weather…
October 12, 2016A pendulum is something that tends to move from one position, condition, etc., to the opposite extreme and then back…
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…
August 26, 2016Summer of 2016 is drawing to a close. Schools have started back all across the nation. Now is the time…
August 18, 2016If you have yet to purchase your very own above ground safe room, there is no better time than now. …
August 16, 2016Are you in the market for affordable underground bunkers? Most people see dollar signs when they think of purchasing secret…
August 11, 2016Midwesterners are known for their pioneer spirits and their ability to overcome hardships. They don’t like or expect help from…
August 8, 2016What comes to mind when you think of purchasing an above ground safe room? While there are multiple uses for…
July 27, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Weather: one of the most popular subjects on the planet. And something we use to gauge…
July 20, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 The other day, some of my friends and I had an open discussion about which residential…
July 17, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Northern Texas is at a higher risk for tornadoes, more so than any other part of…
July 13, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 With so many factors to consider when purchasing an above ground safe room or even underground storm shelters,…
July 9, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 With all of the new research and technological advances, above ground tornado shelters are now being…
June 30, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Have you ever wondered which above ground tornado shelter is the best value per price on the market?…
June 23, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Spring weather is so unpredictable! Last week we wondered if we were experiencing the lull before…
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 8, 2016Last Updated: July 18, 2023 When it's tornado season, the importance of storm safety is top-of-mind. You know a tornado…
September 4, 2014What is a GeoLocator Service?It’s a nightmare scenario. Your home has just been destroyed in a tornado and you are…
August 7, 2014It’s no secret that nature can be a very violent, scary force that can wreak havoc on lives and property. Remember…- July 31, 2014Understanding real consequences of natural disasters that have occurred throughout the world in the last decade or so should make…
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…
- October 1, 2012Survive-a-Storm Shelters is happy to announce that we are an official producer member of the NSSA, or National Storm Shelter…
- July 2, 2012Survive-A-Storm Shelters is one of only several commercial storm shelter companies in the United States, and it is the only…
June 26, 2012Government officials in Tornado Alley and Dixie Alley have more than just road construction and school lunch programs to factor…
June 12, 2012Being prepared for a storm doesn’t just mean keeping our bodies safe from harm during the actual storm. We must…- March 18, 2012We here at Survive-a-Storm Shelters are big fans of improvement. That is why we have a new underground storm shelter…