Tornado Shelter Safety: June is National Safety Month!
June is National Safety Month! Safety is more than a priority, it’s a commitment. From emergency planning to shelter location, everything matters when seconds count.
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EF1 Tornado Hits Near Scottsbluff
A confirmed EF1 tornado touched down near Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and caused minor structural damage along with uprooted trees. No injuries were reported, but the event is a clear reminder that a tornado shelter remains a critical part of facility planning in western Nebraska. Damage Reported Near Scottsbluff The tornado affected the Scottsbluff area in western […]
South Texas Tornado Warning
San Antonio faced a late-night severe weather threat Tuesday, and officials were watching for a possible tornado shelter response as strong storms crossed South-Central Texas. The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings during the night, including one for the east side of San Antonio, after radar showed brief areas of rotation. As of May […]
Joplin Tornado Still Shapes Planning
Fifteen years ago today, the deadliest modern U.S. tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri, killing 161 people, injuring about 1,000 and causing an estimated $2.8 billion in damage. For a facility manager in Joplin, Jasper County, or nearby Newton County, the event remains a hard benchmark for tornado shelter planning and severe weather readiness. The […]
70 mph Winds Hit Sergeant Bluff
Severe weather near Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, sent 70 mph wind gusts across Interstate 29 on Sunday evening, briefly stopping traffic after a nearby confirmed tornado. For facility managers, school leaders, and municipal planners, the event was another reminder that a tornado shelter is only one part of a broader response plan in western Iowa. Source: […]
Iowa Faces Enhanced Severe Risk
Severe weather across Iowa, eastern Nebraska, and parts of the Upper Midwest is raising fresh concern for any business that depends on a reliable tornado shelter. The Storm Prediction Center said Friday morning that much of Iowa is under an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms, with large to very large hail and damaging winds most […]
Tornado Warning Hits Runnels County
Issued May 10 at 5:19PM CDT until May 10 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX A tornado shelter is the safest option after the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Runnels County, Texas, on May 10 from 5:19 p.m. CDT to 5:45 p.m. CDT. At 5:18 p.m., radar showed a severe […]
EF2 Tornado Damages Springfield Buildings
Springfield, Missouri, sustained significant damage after a confirmed EF2 tornado touched down, injuring three residents and striking several buildings. For facility managers weighing a tornado shelter plan, the event is a direct reminder that severe weather in southwest Missouri can turn fast and leave little margin for error. The National Weather Service verified the tornado’s […]
Mississippi Tornado Damage Hits Bogue Chitto
New drone video from Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, shows why a tornado shelter matters after Wednesday evening storms tore through a trailer home community and damaged more than 300 homes across the state. The footage captures flattened structures, scattered debris, and a hard-hit residential area in Lincoln County after a Tornado Emergency was issued. Source: NOAA […]
Strong Tornadoes Threaten Mississippi, Alabama
Strong tornadoes are threatening Mississippi and Alabama as severe weather erupts across the Southeast, and businesses in the path should review their tornado shelter plans before storms intensify later today. The main risk is expected to build later in the day, with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds all possible into the evening. Source: NOAA Storm […]