Murphysboro, Illinois has suffered more fatalities from a single storm than any other city. March 18, 1925–a time when most of us weren’t even glimmers in our grandfathers’ eyes. A tornado struck the Plains states with winds in excess of 300 mph. The damage? 695 people dead. More than 2000 injuries. 15,000 Plains homes destroyed.…
DetailsDecember tornadoes? Yes, they exist. December tornadoes are a rare phenomenon, the likes of which happened this year in Harper County, Kansas. This was the first such occurrence in this area since 1956, according to local weather officials, and it had winds of up to 85 miles per hour. Officials ranked the tornado an EF0–but…
DetailsTornadoes in North Carolina can be devastating. The destructive nature of NC tornadoes has left many families with their homes destroyed. Fatalities and serious injuries are even more grievous when you know they could be avoided. A tornado is a force of nature. Don’t let it be a tragedy. NC tornadoes of 2014 have caused…
DetailsCertain areas in the United States have tornadoes on their mind. That’s because tornadoes can be a constant threat. The only way to achieve total peace of mind is to equip your home with a tornado shelter that meets FEMA specifications. We can help you there. No matter what time of year it is, safety…
DetailsHave 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…
DetailsRubble. Bits of our lives, strewn across the earth like refuse. An already frightened community now suffers some of the most costly damages they’ve ever encountered. Lives are scarred. But what rises from the rubble? Something stronger. Something akin to the pioneers of old: They went through the New World, a crucible, and emerged stronger.…
DetailsHome 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.
DetailsSolar storms aren’t usually on people’s list of things to be scared about. However, in 2012 we were almost hit by a solar storm that would’ve sent us back to the 1800’s technologically speaking. Our current way of life, ruined. Trillions in dollars would be spent in repair. Lives lost from failing electronics and riots. The worst part? There is a 12% chance of this occurring in the next ten years.
DetailsFEMA regulations regarding flood plain insurance may now cost Pilger residents their homes. Since Pilger lies in a flood plain, they are not allowed to have basements, otherwise they must pay costly flood plain insurance fees. Many Pilger residents used their basements as lifesaving tornado shelters during the twin tornado catastrophe, which creates a lose-lose scenario for many home-owners.
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Being prepared and organized is a key component in your survival probability. A safe room not only protects you, but it also protects your valuable items that could save your life. Think: guns, food, water, radio, etc. All items stored safely and securely in one spot and protected with you and your family as well.
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