Protect employees, Invest in a Commercial Tornado Shelter
Severe weather and killer tornadoes never take a holiday, as a line of vicious storms unleashed 50 tornadoes in six states this weekend. As the unsuspecting employees of the Mayfield Candle factory worked fervently to complete orders in a lead-up to the Christmas holiday Friday evening, the world around them began to tremble. Shattering glass and that all-too-familiar freight train roar from a descending vortex created a guttering chasm devoid of life of humanity. Workers ensconced in a nearby shelter clung to dear life as the humble candle factory was reduced to ruins. In what is being called the worst tornado event to hit the region since the “1974 Super Outbreak,” nearly 80 people were killed in Kentucky alone, and dozens remain missing. Altogether, the storm’s trek of 200 miles flattened communities, leaving disheartened citizens behind to pick up the pieces during a time that should be spent rejoicing. Project managers can mitigate carnage and protect larger workforces by implementing a commercial tornado shelter into an existing work profile.
‘I don’t know how anyone could’ve lived,’ said witness
With calming skies, tempered with a foreboding sense of despair, surviving factory workers frantically began searching for missing coworkers. At least nine employees were confirmed dead and several others remain missing. In a particular cruel twist of fate, Mother Nature derided humanity of any sense of dignity and compassion by striking the quaint facility during the holiday season, which is their busiest time of year. An additional 14 deaths were confirmed in neighboring states and President Joe Biden has called a federal state of emergency. More than 300 members of the National Guard continue to canvass the area, distributing supplies while assisting in the recovery effort.
Amazon Warehouse Reduced To Rubble
Holidays are a hectic time of year for Amazon procurement facilities. Thousands of harried employees clock in an absurd amount of hours to fulfill online orders from the onslaught of frantic last-minute shopping. With overzealous and frazzled project managers raising expectations daily, these order fulfillment facilities become filled with overstressed and exhausted employees. The Edwardsville, Illinois, facility is no different. As hundreds of employees continued to toil away in less than desired working conditions, the unimaginable happened. With a sudden gust of end and a torrent of rain, the cavernous Amazon facility collapsed following a tilt with a line of severe storms. At least six people were confirmed dead, and several remain missing. Illinois is just of six states that were impacted by this killer line of storms that stretched from the Ozarks to the southeast.
Commercial Tornado Shelters Fit Any Work Profile or Floorplan
What’s truly tragic about this weekend’s ‘Super Outbreak’ is while the level of destruction was avoidable, the loss of human life could’ve been minimized. In an effort to maximize profits and reduce overheard, many project managers and company owners neglect the safety of their employees. Due to a simple matter of probability, employers wager against precedence in foregoing onsite tornado protection. Flirtations with catastrophe and challenging Mother Nature’s capricious ways will invariably result in despair. While only a small percentage of larger factories and job-sites will ever experience a destructive tornado, the propensity for the loss of human life skyrockets without formidable onsite protection. Investing in a commercial tornado shelter instills a sense of compassion and gratitude within stressed employees, who continue to log long hours away from their families to maintain your company’s reputation while meeting high quotas and equally high expectations. With considerations given to clutter and streamlined production lines, our commercial tornado shelters maintain a relatively low physical profile with optimal onsite installation.
Tornado Safe Community Shelter
- EF-5 250 MPH Wind Tested and Approved Design
- Encased in solid steel with industrial steel structural framing for maximum protection
- Customizable for any of your needs and number of persons you plan to protect
- Risk management for schools, towns, businesses, and remote construction sites
- Versatile uses include warm-up and cool down rooms with Power and Climate Control
- Easy Accessibility to safe Tornado and severe weather for large groups
- Restroom options with Chemical Toilet or Plumbing for Emergency Planning
- Turn-key installation available
