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Severe Weather & Thunderstorms Know Your Risk

Why Are Thunderstorms Dangerous? Here Are 5+ Reasons Why.

A lot of us think thunderstorms are borderline magic. But, along with that beauty comes tons of dangers. Let’s look at why are thunderstorms dangerous so we better understand why we can’t just play in a thunderstorm.

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Severe Weather & Thunderstorms Know Your Risk

Why Do Storms Cause Power Outages?

When the electricity flickers, we hold our breath. And, we curse when it goes out and stays out. We will look at why do storms cause power outages and how best to handle the next one.

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Shelter Severe Weather & Thunderstorms Tornadoes

5+ Considerations Before Buying a Storm Shelter

A Storm shelter is a pretty broad term for a safe structure that protects people from bad weather, such as: Tornadoes Hurricanes Wind Storms Flying Debris Earthquakes But, for any safe room or tornado shelter to be an actual storm shelter, it must meet FEMA’s criteria. Let’s explore the types and considerations that go into buying a storm […]

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Shelter Severe Weather & Thunderstorms Tornadoes

What To Know About Storm Shelters For Your Family

Extreme weather is now a regular occurrence in the United States. Record-setting hurricanes and more-than-one-mile wide tornadoes can hit nearly anywhere. Storm shelters are certainly not something everyone owns or even has access to. But, many families don’t know that there are various types of sanctuary structures (beyond your bathroom!).