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How can the bolts in your bolt together tornado storm shelter actually hold together in high winds since it’s not welded?
Physics. Unlike virtually every other safe room manufacturer we use only Grade 8 hardened fasteners, much harder than standard bolts and fittings. It's the same grade of hardness used when constructing bridges and high rise buildings. They are actually much harder...
DIY Do-It-Yourself Above Ground Safe Room Customer with Closet Installation
We love hearing about our customer's experiences with our NSSA verified EF-5 Rated Safe Rooms. Read on to hear what Frank O. had to say about his Tornado Alley Armor DIY installation... Name Frank O Message Very nice innovative product that can be installed in a...
What is a tornado watch?
Do you ever get confused when the meteorologist starts talking about tornado watches and tornado warnings? It can be hard to tell the difference if you aren't used to hearing either one mentioned. A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when...
Do you have pictures of a safe room after a tornado? Have any of your tornado storm shelters been through a tornado?
We get that question quite a bit. The short answer is none yet. We've had several near misses but no direct hits yet. However, many of the pictures you see of shelters that are in tornado debris have likely not experienced F5 forces, otherwise they're be nothing...
Can tornado storm shelters be enlarged?
Tornado Alley Armor's safe rooms can be! Sometimes our customers are curious about what size of safe room they should get because they are not yet finished growing their family, but they are not ready financially or spatially to purchase a larger shelter. Not a...
I can’t climb stairs anymore. Will I be able to get in your storm shelter?
As we get older stairs get to be an issue for lots of us. It’s just a fact of life. We will all age and eventually stairs could be hard to go up and down. With Tornado Alley Armor you don’t have to worry about being able to climb down stairs into a cramped storm...
How are tornadoes rated? What does EF-5 mean?
Tornadoes are rated by the amount of damage they cause. Because it is practically impossible to accurately measure a tornado by wind speeds, Dr. T. Theodore Fujita developed the Fujita Tornado Damage Scale (F-Scale.) This scale provides an estimate of the wind speeds...
Trying to compare the difference between the NSSA certification Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms has and the ATSA certification seen on other tornado shelters and storm shelters?
I'm trying to compare the difference between the NSSA - National Storm Shelter Association- certification you have and the ATSA - American Tornado Shelter Association- certification I have seen on other safe rooms. Can you explain the differences? The National...
What kind of warranty can I get on a tornado storm shelter?
At Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms, we stand behind our product and we want our customers to be 100% satisfied. For life! We offer a LIFETIME warranty on all components of your properly installed safe room which maintain structural damage caused by actual tornado...
Does a green sky mean that a tornado is coming?
Growing up in Oklahoma, I have seen a green sky more than a few times and there is normally a strong storm following. I never really knew why, but I always knew that when the sky turned green, it was time to go inside and turn on the weather channel. For hundreds of...
When searching for Tornado Alley Armor use all 3 words in our name to pull up the correct website
Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms is a NSSA Verified 100% FEMA Compliant storm shelter company with proof of being 100% FEMA Compliant. Some will SAY they are FEMA compliant but not really be, and if you ask them for independent proof they won’t be able to provide it....
NCTSR North Central Texas Safe Room Rebate Program Recipients Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms Can Help!
If you were lucky enough to sign up early and have been accepted into the program then congratulations! Tornado Alley Armor will be happy to help you through the details, and also with selecting which safe room is best for your family. As a Producer Member in the...
What kind of steel do you use in your tornado storm shelters? How does that compare to plate steel, cold rolled, or other types of steel used in storm shelters?
There's more than meets the eye with our choice of steel. While nearly all others use cold rolled A36 plate steel at 3/16" or even 1/4" thickness, we chose a different strategy. Our steel is hot rolled 10 gauge 1011-CS Type B, which means it has been tempered to give...
What if I am driving and I see a tornado coming, is a highway overpass really the safest place to take shelter?
Q: What if I am driving and I see a tornado coming, is a highway overpass really the safest place to take shelter? A: If you are driving and see a tornado coming, the best thing you can do is evacuate your car and seek shelter. Do NOT try to outrun the...
Tornadoes- Let’s test your tornado knowledge with some amazing facts!
Even if you grew up in Tornado Alley I bet you could learn a thing or two about tornadoes. Here are some amazing facts about tornadoes: 1. A tornado is as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach...
I’m looking for a Safe Room Showroom in Dallas Texas to check out tornado storm shelters in person
Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms showroom is one of the very few tornado shelter showrooms in in the Dallas, TX Metro area. While we do have complete information along with pictures and pricing on our website, if you are in the North/East part of Texas you can take a...
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? 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...
Indian Nation Tornado Storm Shelter Rebate Programs
Do you have a voucher from your tribe that will help pay for a tornado storm shelter? Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms is qualified to participate in all Indian Nation tornado storm shelter programs! Our membership in the National Storm Shelter Association...
I have a basement to hide in for protection if a tornado hits. Do I really need a tornado storm shelter since I have a basement?
We recently had someone pose this question: I have a basement. Won't it keep me safe and protect me from getting hurt by a tornado? Do I really need a tornado storm shelter? Don't count on it. There are all kinds of risks involved with being below ground with a whole...
Are tornado storm shelters a good investment?
Storm shelters are a very good investment if they are built correctly and follow FEMA'S (Federal Emergency Management Agency's) specifications. The specifications were created to give you and your loved ones near absolute protection from tornadoes, thunderstorms and...
Do you have YOUR tornado emergency plan in place?
Unlike hurricanes, tornadoes don't give you days notice of when they will hit. It is critical that an emergency plan is developed between you and your family if a tornado strikes. Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do when a tornado warning sounds. Always...
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?
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 nothing for...