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 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,…
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…
October 24, 2025The tornado sirens sound, and the countdown begins. A family in Central Oklahoma hears a warning and faces a split-second…
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…
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,…
August 27, 2024Having a reliable commercial tornado shelter is important, but it’s not just about picking and installing a shelter. First, you…
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…
March 4, 2024Being home during a tornado threat is not for the faint of heart. The sky turns dark quickly, which can…
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…
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 16, 2023This post was created in November 2013, but has been updated in 2023 for accuracy and to reflect current details. The…
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…
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…
October 8, 2022Want near absolute safety in a tornado or hurricane? Install a safe room or community storm shelter. That's the advice…
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.…
July 8, 2022Tornadoes are one of nature’s most elusive and almost mystical phenomena. As a result, a large number of myths have…
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,…
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 16, 2016Are you in the market for affordable underground bunkers? Most people see dollar signs when they think of purchasing secret…
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 14, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Imagine the blaring sounds of a tornado siren interrupting a quiet supper with family. Your parents…
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…
July 6, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 When people think of super cells and tornadoes, they mainly consider states like Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma,…
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 Yesterday is gone and tomorrow hasn't come. But why wait? Now is the time to prepare.…
June 16, 2016It's true that we all talk about the weather, although none of us can do anything to control it. But…
June 13, 2016Last Updated: July 28, 2016 There are lots of storm shelters and safe rooms on the market and lots of companies…
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…
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 4, 2014What is a GeoLocator Service?It’s a nightmare scenario. Your home has just been destroyed in a tornado and you are…- 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, 2013Steel, one of the strongest building materials around, is the best material for storm shelters in today's unpredictable and extreme…
- 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 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…