If you live in an area known to be besieged by regular tornados, a safe room could mean the difference between life and death for you and your family. Safe rooms are specially designed to resist the high winds and storm of debris that accompany tornadoes and hurricanes, and are often the only things left standing after a severe weather event barrels through an area. Learn what you need to know to build your storm shelter.
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