America is in a super-tornado drought. While tornado frequency increases annually, scientists have noted the telling disappearance of an EF5 tornado. The last EF5 tornado event occurred in Moore, Oklahoma in 2013. Scientists attribute this shifting dynamic not to a statistical anomaly but to changes in the tornado rating system. The longstanding F-scale tornado system was updated in 2007 with the EF scale to include more variables, including damages resulting from wind speeds. U.S. Safe Room’s EF5 tornado shelters protect storm-weary residents from 250-mile-per-hour wind speeds with premium-gauge steel.
Don’t Become Lulled into Complacency. While Tornado Ratings Change, Dangers Persist. Strong and Destructive Tornadoes Are Increasing. Our EF5 Tornado Shelters Protect All Demographics and Floorplans.
What Does the EF Scale Measure?
While tornadoes haven’t weakened, metrics gauging funnel-cloud strength have changed. The EF scale considers 28 damage indicators in its rating system. Building type, structures, trees, and how materials react to high winds are key components of the updated scale. Storm surveyors also use these indicators to estimate wind speeds from damaged property. Furthermore, updated ratings promote storm awareness without fear-mongering. Although meteorological terminology is daunting, understanding tornado ratings is crucial.
What are The Odds of Surviving an EF Tornado?
An EF5 tornado warning is far from a death sentence for afflicted communities. All communities have a 99 percent survival rate for violent tornadoes. Although statistics are on your side, never gamble with, or against the house, for storm safety. Even new home construction is susceptible to storm damage, necessitating permanent onsite tornado protection. Fortunately, few tornadoes approach EF5 magnitude, allowing structural feasibility in tornado shelter application within any footprint.
Can You Survive a Tornado in an EF5 Shelter?
Yes. FEMA P361 and ICC 500 compliance aren’t just clever marketing slogans. Our metal is tough as our mettle in safeguarding storm-prone communities. Our EF5 tornado shelters provide superior protection for all tornado types. Furthermore, the Wind Institute of Texas Tech University has subjected U.S. Safe Room’s tornado models to pulverizing tests, ensuring lasting protection from 250-mile-per-hour winds.
Which Tornado Shelter is Best?
The best tornado shelter differs for each demographic and location. Although panelized shelters are an economical option for storm protection, Midwestern townships, following conventional wisdom and precedent for going belowground during tornadoes, are more likely to invest in steel bunkers for added strength. Aboveground tornado shelters are better for flood-prone areas without sacrificing steel integrity. Although cost-effectiveness is a vital tornado shelter consideration, it should never surpass the need to protect what matters most. Furthermore, financing exists for qualified customers.
