Oklahoma is no exception — if you live in Oklahoma, you know that tornado safety is not something to take lightly. Protecting your family is the highest priority during tornado season. Ground Zero Shelters, Co. has been in the business of building tough tornado storm shelters since 2004.
What states have storm shelters?
Survive-a-Storm has placed hundreds of storm shelters throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, and other states in Tornado Alley.
Do Apartments in Oklahoma have storm shelters?
OKLAHOMA Most apartment complexes do not have storm shelters, leaving residents to come up with their own plan.26 Apr 2016
Are there shelters for tornadoes?
Above-ground tornado shelters can be placed inside your home, making them faster to get to than most underground shelters. Underground shelters attract animals more than above-ground ones. Going outside in a storm is very dangerous — an above-ground shelter helps you avoid that situation.
Does Walmart have a tornado shelter?
Tornado shelter - 64 Sq. Ft. - Walmart.com.
Does Alabama have tornado shelters?
Torshel has installed in ground storm shelters and safe rooms across the state of Alabama, including the areas of Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham-Hoover, Huntsville, Auburn, Montgomery, and other surrounding areas.
Where is the safest place to be during a tornado?
basement
Do tornadoes go through Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City (OKC), by virtue of its large areal extent and location near the heart of "tornado alley," has earned a reputation over the years as one of the more tornado-prone cities in the United States.
Where should you go during a tornado?
Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway). If possible, avoid sheltering in a room with windows. For added protection get under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench). Cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag or mattress.
Where should you not go during a tornado?
This could be a center hallway, bathroom, or closet. Avoid taking shelter where there are heavy objects on the floor directly above you. Heavy objects, such as refrigerators or pianos, could fall though the floor if the tornado strikes your house.
Is a hotel a safe place during a tornado?
If you are at a hotel: If there is no basement or designated safe area, take shelter in interior hallways or rooms on the lowest floor possible. Stay away from windows and outside walls. Ask at check-in about the procedure if there's a tornado warning.