When it comes to home protection, a lot of people in Texas like to think that they won’t need much more than a rifle. That may be the case for some, but investing in one of our storm shelters or safe rooms is certainly a more secure option. Disaster Strikes the Lonestar State Residents in…
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes have the potential to become incredibly violent and dangerous. Supercell thunderstorms – though the least common form of storms – are potentially the most violent. They can grow to massive sizes, pushing more than 50,000 feet into the air and into the troposphere. With 100+ mile per hour winds and huge…
Almost every day, we turn on the news to be greeted by a new incident of gun violence or mass shootings in the United States. According to Gunviolencearchive.org, we have already seen more than 70 mass shootings this year, less than 90 days since the New Year began. According to CNN, one recent shooting has…
Following an increase in drilling and fracking activity by petrochemical companies, more than three million Americans are at risk from human-induced earthquakes this year. While we may immediately think of California as the culprit, you might be surprised to hear that most of these citizens reside in Oklahoma and Kansas. Man-Made Earthquakes According to USA…
Being a parent comes with a long list of worries and responsibilities. Teaching them right from wrong, how to use a fork, and how to cross the street may be the first few things you think of. Staying safe and calm during a home invasion, however, is something no parent wants their child to have…
Weather Service confirms monster New Orleans tornado was an EF-3 that hit last Tuesday. There were actually multiple tornadoes in the rea, some hitting Louisiana, and the same places in Eastern New Orleans that were so severely damaged by hurricane Katrina. As unfortunate as these tornadoes were, no one anticipated the damage that they’d do.…
Aside from protecting your family from the awesome destructive power of Mother Nature, your safe room or bunker from US Safe Rooms can serve number of purposes. From a gun and document safe to a preparation supply area or a safe haven during a home invasion, a safe room is a versatile and reliable home…
The Hole in the Ozone is Shrinking According to a study published in the Journal Science, the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica shows signs that it’s beginning to heal. An international agreement put in place almost 30 years ago called for the phasing out of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and other substances that harm the ozone…
Safe rooms are a worldwide necessity. On Tuesday, November 22, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s Honshu island. Tsunami warnings were quickly put in place as residents were forced to evacuate immediately to higher ground. The epicenter of the quake was very close to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which faced a meltdown scare during earlier earthquakes. According…
Ohio has an opportunity for homeowners. The 2015 Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is a random selection process developed by the Mitigation and Recovery Branch of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. This program provides a rebate to a select number of Ohio homeowners for the installation of above-ground or underground safe rooms. The program is application-based;…