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Valley Storm Shelter Saved Lives During Alabama March 2021 Tornadoes
On March 17, 2021, AccuWeather's Bill Wadell was in Chilton County, Alabama, looking out over the terrible damage a tornado caused in the town. The power was knocked out, and the damage in the communities throughout Alabama after the tornadoes was extensive. These storms destroyed several homes near Fairfield, Alabama, and even as storms and lightning were rolling in, families are still trying to salvage what they could.
Tornado Season Is Approaching - Here’s How To Prepare
If you live in a tornado season, you’re well aware that tornadoes can strike at any moment. However, typically they occur most often in the spring and summer months. Tornadoes can cause extensive damage to structures and destroy anything in their direct path. Spring is almost here, which means tornado season is approaching. Now is a great time to be sure you’re prepared for the season so that you can keep yourself and your family safe.
Why Above Ground Shelters Are The Best Option
Storm shelters are a must when you live in an area that is at high risk for tornadoes. If you live in tornado valley, the possibility of getting hit by a storm is real. Maybe you’re one of the many confused by which kind of storm shelter is best for you and your family. Valley Storm Shelters is here to help. We’ll break down some of the misconceptions and help you find the best shelter to give you peace of mind.
Safe Room Vs. Storm Shelter - What’s The Difference?
Tornado Shelters. Safe Rooms. Storm Shelters. Panic Room. Storm Cellars. You’ve heard a thousand names but aren’t sure the difference between them, or if there even is a difference. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about safe room vs. storm shelter and what to expect when you need to keep your family safe.
What to Do to Avoid Being Trapped Inside a Storm Shelter
uppose you live in an area prone to tornadoes and other natural calamities. In that case, you probably know that a storm can hit when you least expect it and that anything can happen during the unfortunate event. The only thing you can do is make sure your family is well-prepared for it.
How To Survive An EF5 Tornado
Do you live in a state that is prone to extreme weather and specifically prone to massive tornadoes? While many tornadoes are often only strong enough to slightly damage trees, soil, and houses, EF5 tornadoes are known as absolute monsters of destruction. They're considered the most powerful tornadoes on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, with over 200 mph wind speeds. They are the worst kind of tornados we can experience and almost
Your Guide To All Of Our Storm Shelter Options
If you’ve answered “yes” to the questions above, you’ve come to the right place. No one can blame you for not being an expert on all the shelter options in the market- it’s hardly something you buy every day. That’s precisely why you need to get it right the first time by choosing the right fit and sourcing it from a trusted supplier.
How To Build The Perfect Severe Weather Safety Kit
A severe weather safety kit consists of all the basic and necessary items your family will need to survive in case of an emergency. When disaster strikes, you want to make sure you’re prepared for anything.
Survive Any Storm With This Easy-To-Implement Info
When severe weather strikes, you don’t want to be caught unprepared. The worst thing you can do is panic, which is why we’ve compiled a short of list of easy to implement tips when you are stuck in a storm - be it a tornado, a hurricane, or a flood. Read on for tips to help you and your family survive any storm.
What Goes Into The Cost of Panic Rooms and Storm Shelters
A lot of people ask us what goes into the cost of panic rooms and storm shelters. The truth is that there are a lot of factors that go into the cost, so if you want a true quote, you’ll have to contact us and let us go over everything that you need. There are things that make Valley Storm Shelters stand out from the crowd, and here we go over everything that goes into the cost of building and installing a top-quality shelter.
Get A Custom Storm Shelter That Works For You
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, but Valley Storm Shelters™ has developed some of the leading technology when it comes to custom storm shelters, and we’ve redefined the word “safe.” Our engineers work hard to make sure that our storm shelters are the safest on the market. We’ve gone above and beyond when it comes to testing, and we know the ins and outs when it comes to staying protected during extreme weather.
Everything You Need To Know About Home Tornado Shelter Options
At Valley Storm Shelters, we take pride in being the #1 home tornado shelter on the market. Part of it has to do with our commitment to offering only the best quality materials and constantly improving our engineering so that we remain the safest and most reliable. We also work closely with you, our valued customers, to make sure that every single detail of your home tornado shelter suits your needs and makes you feel safe.
Why A Garage Storm Shelter Is The Solution You Need
You already know that Valley Storm Shelters is a leading designer and manufacturer in producing the most secure aboveground safe rooms and flush mount shelters. When it comes to your family, you don’t want to compromise your safety - especially if you live in an area with frequent storms and extreme weather. You never know when a storm is about to hit and you want to have a plan in place for when the worst happens. That’s why we think having a garage storm shelter certified by Valley Storm Shelters is the solution you need.
Eight Things You Need In A Tornado Shelter
When it comes to tornados and other extreme weather, it’s better to hope for the best while you prepare for the worst. That’s where a custom tornado shelter comes into play. Though you hope you never have to use it, having a tornado shelter built by Valley Storm Shelters in the case of an emergency will give you that peace of mind you need.
How To Decide If You Need A Storm Shelter Underground
When you decide to install a storm shelter at your home, you have the confidence to weather any storm. Safety tested storm shelters and even survival rooms provide an extra level of protection that you might not even think you need. But do you really need a storm shelter underground?
How To Be Prepared For A Tornado In Nashville Tennessee
In light of recent events in Nashville, we thought it would be important to discuss exactly how to be prepared for a tornado in Nashville, Tennessee and other areas that are considered high risk for extreme weather. It can be scary when a tornado strikes, because it can happen with little to no warning...
How To Keep Your Family Safe With A Panic Room
Most of us have seen the movie Panic Room, and hope that our families never have to go through something like that. Maybe you’re wondering though if a panic room can really help keep your family safe...
How To Stay Safe In A Severe Storm in Alabama
Do you live in the Alabama area? If you live in Birmingham, Mobile, Lake Martin, Dothan, Huntsville, Florence, or anywhere in between, then you’re probably used to the sometimes extreme weather changes...
How Do You Keep Safe In Extreme Weather?
Extreme weather can be really scary for you and your family - if you don’t have a safety plan in place. Chances are, even if you do live in the heart of a tornado area...
What Is A Severe Weather Warning? Your Guide
Do you live in an area like Alabama or Florida and are at risk of severe weather every once in a while? We’re betting that you’ll want to be prepared.
TEDx: Why Storm Shelters Do Not Have to Be Underground Anymore
Popular opinion in many parts of the country is that when a tornado is bearing down on a community, the only safe place to take shelter is below ground. Joseph has found that this flies in the face of 15 years of research done at Texas Tech University’s National Wind Institute investigating the safety of above-ground storm shelters. He discusses findings from the Moore, OK, tragedy as well as several additional benefits of above-ground shelters. In addition, he shows video of TTU’s Debris Impact Facility firing 15-pound, 2″ by 4″ wood beams at 100 mph to show what tornado debris can do to a normal home and how a storm shelter keeps occupants safe.
Valley Storm Shelters Featured on the Rick & Bubba Show
Valley Storm Shelters was recently featured on the Rick & Bubba show. Watch as Rick and Bubba put a storm shelter through a series of tests while their producer, Speedie, sits inside.
Oklahoma tornadoes: Aboveground shelters stood up in face of EF5 Moore tornado
Researchers who toured Moore after the May 20 tornado said above ground storm shelters held up well in the storm and can be a better choice than underground storm cellars.
Part of the terror of an EF5 tornado like the one that hit Moore on May 20 is the notion that nothing above ground can survive a direct hit and the 200 mph winds that rip homes off foundations.
But that’s not exactly true. Above ground storm shelters held up exceptionally well in the tornado and could be a better choice than a traditional underground storm cellar, said Larry Tanner, a research associate at the National Wind Institute …
What Are Saferooms
Saferooms are hardened structures specifically designed to meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) criteria and provide “near-absolute protection” in extreme weather events, including tornadoes and hurricanes. In a typical resident installation the saferooms are anchored to the garage concrete slab or a concrete slab outside of the home.
Accordingly “FEMA strongly encourages homeowners and communities to build safe rooms, but cannot endorse or approve specific manufacturers or producers.” Saferooms manufactured by Valley Storm Shelters™ are among the strongest on the market. Each saferoom uses 1/4 inch steel plate (10.2 lbs per square foot) and 4” C- channel (5.4 lbs per linear foot) to construct our shelter. The C-channel …
Storm Shelter – Direct Hit
We conducted our own field test which we called “direct hit” in front of 80 spectators including the president of the Better Business Bureau, local building inspectors, and Emergency Management Personal as well as local media and other special guests. “direct hit” was a live, unrehearsed demonstration of our steel above ground storm shelter sustaining various types of assaults which could occur during an EF-5 tornado or intruder event.
What is the Best Storm Shelter
Here is what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce has to say about it:
“There’s no one authority to tell you what the best storm shelter is, nor can the federal government endorse a specific type of storm shelter as being ‘the best.’ However, safety standards for storm shelters and shelter components have been established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ensure that you will be protected in most tornadoes, while the National Storm Shelter Association has also established a shelter standard. The Wind Science and Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech University performs tests on shelters and various shelter components to see if they meet …