Tag Archives: Tornado Safety

When designing or planning a new home in the Midwest, tornado-resistant construction practices can be an essential part of ensuring safety for your family. With the potential of wind speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour, no home can...

Although tornadoes can occur with no warning, there are still ways you can prepare and protect your family when they hit. Creating a safety plan that you and your family can follow and practice will ensure your family is prepared to...

When you live in southern Missouri, it is important to be educated and prepared in case of a sudden tornado. Everyone should know the most secure place in their home or apartment, so they can stay safe during dangerous storms. Today,...

Tornados are an unfortunate reality for those of us living in the Midwest. Those with a basement or storm shelter built into their home are likely aware that these are often the safest places to go if a tornado strikes. However,...

  Tornadoes can cause serious damage. This means that when you’re buying a storm shelter to protect your family, you want to make sure that it will actually do its job. The Debris Impact Test was created to make sure that storm...

  Commercial storm shelters do more than just protect people from a storm — they let your staff know that you care for their wellbeing. Read on below for the benefits a commercial storm shelter brings to your...

Have you ever wondered how a tornado is measured? Knowing the general destructiveness of a tornado is a good way to know how dangerous it is and what safety measures need to be taken. Today in the Stronghold Safe Rooms blog, we’ll...

Is it a thunderstorm or a tornado? Identifying the signs of a forming tornado isn’t always as simple as it would seem. Spotting the signs too late could result in serious risk to you and your loved ones. In today’s blog, Stronghold...

Do you live in an area that is prone to tornadoes, and you always seem to forget the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? This blog from Stronghold Safe Rooms provides information about the differences between a...

If you are aware that your child is afraid of storms and you want to help them feel less intimidated, there are a few steps that you can take in order to help them feel more comfortable. In this blog, Stronghold Safe Rooms provides you...