As Americans, we have taken our relative domestic safety for granted.
Sure, we have our share of unique threats that we must contend with annually. No other nation experiences the sheer carnage and destruction that is wielded by tornados like the United States. We also see an unprecedented level of gun violence that has sadly become the norm in today’s society. And we can’t forget about hurricanes and catastrophic flooding!
Despite the increase in frequency of such attacks or threats, we live in a relatively calm sociopolitical environment. Unlike other nations, we don’t have to fear direct military attacks from belligerent nations. But this hasn’t always been the case. It wasn’t that long ago that a military invasion and occupation from a foreign adversary was a very real fear.
U.S. Safe Room remembers a turbulent time in American history
This past weekend, America was reminded of this not-so-distant state of mind during a ceremony commemorating the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The brazen and surprised attack shook America to its core. Fearing the attack was just a prelude to an invasion, rolling black-outs became the norm on the west coast. Bomb shelters were introduced into the lexicon of the average American.
Could bomb shelters have calmed American nerves?
The 1940s and WWII were a troubling time in America. Not since the War of 1812 had Americans seriously considered the possibility of a foreign invasion. Bomb shelters of that time period were simply structurally inept, and the average citizen knew that. We can’t help but imagine how far an above ground modular safe room would’ve gone in quelling those fears.
Quarter-inch steel paneling could’ve easily resisted bombings and bullets from an invading army. While these units would’ve never seen any real combat action, they could’ve steadied the nerves from a fear that had crippled our nation.
A nation without true steel protection
The hysteria hit fever-pitch when thousands of Japanese-Americans were senselessly herded into internment camps, violating their constitutional rights as citizens. Unfortunately, the tyranny we were trying to fight abroad had become a domestic one, as well.
Fortunately, those radical days are behind us. We have the most technologically advanced military bar none. No one come close. Thanks to the advantage of the sword – along with mutual assured destruction – we don’t have to worry about a “Red Dawn” scenario playing out anytime soon.
Disparity in safety
We remain worlds apart from our allies, however. Attacks from hostile forces beyond their borders is a daily reality to Israelis. Since their affirmation as a sovereign state, they have faced a relentless barrage of violence, skirmishes and wars from their neighboring Arab nations. Lately, the violence has become so severe that over one-third of residents in northern and southern Israel said they are now considering moving closer to the center of the nation due to security concerns. More troubling is that fact that many of residents don’t have a bomb shelter either.
Taking advantage of the resources at your fingertips
Unlike our allies, America remain a land of abundance. Along with ample opportunities for growth and success, we also have plenty of options to protect our loved ones from harm. U.S. Safe Room is a prime example of affordable protection that is just a click away. We have a variety of units that can be installed with little disturbance to your home’s infrastructure.
In addition to our steel-crafted above ground safe rooms, we also offer a line of underground bunkers that come in a variety of sizes and can hold up to 20 people. We don’t take safety lightly and we know you don’t either. We also know that you are depending on these bunkers to keep you safe.
The perils of taking the easy way out
Unfortunately, other installers have taken short cuts. The recent shipping container craze is primed to turn into a safety debacle. Many businesses and ill-advised customers are choosing these containers over engineered bunkers because they are cheaper and perhaps a little easier to install. Since these containers are made out of metal, many people believe they are just as safe as an underground bunker. They are dead wrong. Unlike a U.S. Safe Room bunker, these units are built to sustain the pressures of being buried. Those who are bold enough to venture below ground will find their makeshift bunkers transformed into a subterranean sarcophagus.
