by Leslie | Mar 28, 2014 | FEMA Safe Room Guidelines Blog
The National Storm Shelter Association’s Executive Director is Dr. Ernst Kiesling P.E., Ph.D, from Texas Tech University’s Wind Science and Engineering Research Center. Dr. Kiesling is recognized as one of the premiere authorities in the world on wind...
by Leslie | Feb 7, 2014 | Severe Weather Safety Tips Blog
At Tornado Alley Armor we have never had a customer have to deal with lighting and hanging power lines on their safe room after a tornado. This really isn’t something to be highly concerned about. The chance that you could have live wires lying across your storm...
by Leslie | Jan 14, 2014 | FEMA Safe Room Guidelines Blog
You may have had someone from a tornado shelter company tell you that their tornado shelters are “FEMA Certified.” Beware of any company that tries to tell you their storm shelters are “Approved by FEMA” because FEMA does not verify...
by Leslie | Jan 6, 2014 | Choosing Your Safe Room Site Blog, FEMA Safe Room Guidelines Blog
Tornado Alley Armor safe rooms can be installed in a walk-in closet, pantry, bedroom, storage room, etc. We have showrooms in both Dallas Texas and Tulsa Oklahoma. You can see them in person! Our bolt together design allows the panels and other...
by Leslie | Oct 29, 2013 | Tips from a Safe Room Professional Blog
In order to purchase a safe room some cities require a building permit. Contact your local Building Inspection or Code Enforcement department to find out. Storm shelters are typically treated as an accessory building for permitting purposes. Some cities consider them...
