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...
Tornado Alley- Where is it?!
Generally, Tornado Alley is a flat stretch of land from western Texas to North Dakota. Wikipedia describes it more accurately as “a colloquial term for the area of the United States where tornadoes are most frequent. The term was first used in 1952 as the title of a...
Why are tornado shelters being sold in big box stores & other home improvement stores?
We recently had someone ask us, "Why are stores like Lowe's and Home Depot selling tornado shelters? Big box stores and other home improvement stores seem to be pushing them but are they good ones? Do these stores have knowledgeable sales people to help customers?"...
I can never remember the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch. Which one is worse and when should I seek shelter?
I can never remember the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch. Which one is worse and when should I seek shelter? This is an excellent question! A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms that are capable of...
Are tornado storm shelters waterproof?
Are storm shelters waterproof? While there are no large holes or gaps in our tornado shelters, they cannot be “water proof.” Neither above ground or below ground shelters can guarantee that water will not get inside because every shelter has some kind of...
I have a ceramic tile floor inside my home and want to have a tornado storm shelter installed on top of it. I want a bolt together above ground steel safe room. Can this be done?
Q: I have a ceramic tile floor inside my home and want to have a tornado storm shelter installed on top of it. I want a bolt together above ground steel safe room. Can this be done? A: Great question! As long as your tile floor has a standard reinforced slab...
Can I have an above ground storm shelter if I live in a manufactured or raised foundation home?
Have you ever thought to yourself “I would like to own one, but do I have the right set up to attach it to?” If you have, the answer is yes you can! According to the size of safe room you want, pour a separate reinforced concrete slab at least 4 inches...
Family Safety and Home Defense
What comes to mind when you think about home defense and family safety? Most people would think about firearms and security systems…and maybe even a guard dog or two, right? Well one option that a lot of people don’t think about is a panic room/safe room. What is it...
National Storm Shelter Company opens new Showroom in Dallas, Texas to view Tornado Shelters up close and personal!
Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms has just opened a 2nd tornado storm shelter showroom so that you can inspect our safe room displays in person! Announcing the opening of our Richardson, TX safe room showroom serving all of the Dallas area and beyond... into the...
Can I use my income tax refund to help pay for a storm shelter, safe room, or tornado shelter? Even as a down payment?
Yes! An income tax refund from the IRS is an easy way to help pay for your tornado safe room shelter purchase. Your tax refund will give you a head start on the process, and if you are an early filer you could most likely have your storm room installed before...