What size tornado storm shelter should I buy?

What size tornado storm shelter should I buy?

What size storm shelter should I buy?Aside from the recommended 3 square feet of floor space per person set by FEMA, that is completely up to you (and the amount of space available.) You NEED room to stand in the storm shelter while you wait for the tornado to pass....
Do tornadoes target mobile home parks?

Do tornadoes target mobile home parks?

Do tornadoes target mobile home parks? There are numerous rumors about tornadoes “targeting” mobile homes and trailer parks. This is NOT true. Tornadoes do not favor anything but weather conditions. They are more likely to form in certain parts of the country, but...
Are your tornado shelters pet friendly? What should I add to my emergency kit if I have pets?

Are your tornado shelters pet friendly? What should I add to my emergency kit if I have pets?

  While there is no telling what an animal will do when he/she is stressed from a storm, we feel there is a pretty good chance you can get your furry loved one into our storm shelters with you. The biggest issue people seem to have with getting their pets into...

Are you protected from tornadoes because of where you live? Are you in a valley or next to water?

Recently we were told by a passerby that she has no need for a tornado shelter because she lives in a “protected” town and will never see a tornado strike her home. Her stubborn confidence intrigued us so we decided to do a little digging on the possible credibility...
Will opening windows in my house during a tornado equalize air pressure and help minimize the destruction caused by the storm?

Will opening windows in my house during a tornado equalize air pressure and help minimize the destruction caused by the storm?

At Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms we occasionally get asked, “Will opening windows in my house during a tornado equalize air pressure and help minimize the destruction caused by the storm?” The answer is no. Opening windows during a tornado will do...