With a combination of torrential rains, extreme winds, flying debris, and tidal surges, hurricanes can do a lot of damage not only to you, but your property as well. Hurricanes can cause widespread damage to coastal communities and bring flooding hundreds of miles inland. When thinking of a hurricane, people often think about the immediate…
A city about 20 miles southeast of Kansas City was struck by two tornadoes on Wednesday, July 1st. The city of Lee’s Summit is beginning the recovery by assessing the structural damage and general city cleanup throughout the community. The National Weather Service came in on Thursday morning and confirmed that two tornadoes had touched…
In late May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made a statement about this year’s upcoming hurricane season. They made a prediction that this hurricane season will not have the normal number of hurricanes. Due to the water currents, the number of hurricanes should be “below normal.” Even though the hurricane season may not have…
Everyone is a little different in the way they want to plan for a survival situation. Some people are more defensive oriented, buying guns and ammunition. Others are more sustainably oriented, and focused on energy and food. This list may not suit everyone’s prepping style but it does include the basic needs for survival. These are some…
How To Prepare A Safe Room With Pets Here at U.S. Safe Room, our number one priority is safety. Not only are we worried about families, and valuables, but the safety of your pets. If you are like the millions of animal owners across the country, your pets have become a major part of your…
Have you heard of tornado clusters? You can picture it. Tornadoes have been occurring in more compact time-frames than they have in the past. According to USA Today, the number of tornadoes each year hasn’t really changed…but the number of days with tornadoes has lessened. The result is tornado clusters. Basically: When tornadoes hit, a lot of them…
Home invasions are incredibly scary, and can leave a family scarred for years to come. There are measures you can take which lower the odds of your home becoming a target for such cruel criminal activity. We provide you with tips, information, and products that can save you and your family’s lives.
Home invasions are terrifying. Under the stress of a break-in, you won’t be able to formulate a plan on the spot. You need to have a plan set in place for your family to react quickly to any threat. A safe room should be an integral part of your family’s plan, as it could save their lives.
Don’t leave your pets behind. Most pet owners agree that a pet isn’t just a furry animal to take up space. They aren’t just decoration. Our pets are our best friends. They’re family members. You may, at some point, be forced to confine your pets to shelter with your family. This is why, when you’re…
Preparing Your First Aid Kit Even if your medical supplies are at a bare minimum – that is, assuming that you don’t have a home clinic – there are a number of things you need in your first aid kit so that you are prepared for anything that may occur during a disastrous event and…