Tornadoes are becoming more common, especially in Georgia. Although Georgia averages 30 tornadoes annually, experts say that number will likely increase. Like many southeastern states, Georgia experiences diverse severe weather, bringing unique threats each season. With urgency in mind, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency encourages state resident participation during Severe Weather Preparedness…
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Portable safe rooms are redefining secure storm protection. While anchored or permanent safe room construction is the industry standard for residential and commercial enterprises, relocatable and temporary shelters have gained notable market traction. Portable safe rooms offer comparable protection as traditional underground bunkers or floor-level concrete affixed shelters. Temporary, moveable tornado shelters are versatile and…
Searching for the safest storm shelter is like online dating. Everyone looks well-kept and stable, but you shouldn’t overlook the red flags. “Safest” has become the latest sales pitch in dubious language, hiding extra fees and heavy baggage. Although safe room fatalities are rare, there have been documented cases of people dying inside their tornado…
The best tornado shelter doesn’t exist. While several manufacturers claim this boast, the “best tornado shelter” is subjective. What works for one residence or business in protecting their families or customers might be inadequate for a larger demographic. Tornado shelters don’t fall into a “one-size-fits-all” mindset. Customization, desired options, surrounding terrain, and spatial considerations will…
Bigger isn’t always better, unless you’re talking about storm protection for larger workforces. A big tornado shelter protects more significant workforces and demographics. With an unrelenting storm season threatening communities nationwide, safety advocates are pressuring schools and businesses to become proactive in protecting what matters most. Although a community safe room isn’t practical for residences…
Mobile tornado shelters have many built-in advantages over permanent safe rooms. Without sacrificing strength and durability, mobile tornado shelters allow versatility in planning for the upcoming storm season. Although homeowners will benefit from a permanent bunker or shelter at home, mobile tornado shelters give temporary jobsites, schools, and other public settings flexibility in placement. Not…
Mother Nature wasn’t feeling festive during the weekend. Although forecasters held their collective breath and sounded alarm bells days leading up to the latest tornado outbreak, several Deep South tornadoes caught thousands off-guard. The latest rash of storms killed at least four people from Texas to Mississippi. One deadly tornado cell killed a Mississippi high…
President-elect Trump is already reneging on at least one campaign promise: he might not be able to lower grocery prices. Although most Americans have become accustomed to Trump’s blustering and bravado, rising grocery prices continue to hit a sore spot with cash-strapped families. Concerns over incoming tariffs’ further impact on everyday items have led to…
Americans take safe room protection for granted. We live in a relatively secure and stable environment. Although tornadoes have proven extremely dangerous to residents in storm-vulnerable areas, most people have never experienced hunkering down in a bunker until the “all clear” signal is broadcast across the airwaves. But for Israeli citizens, routinely scrambling to safe…