America remains ill-prepared to handle next ‘big’ disaster

For a nation that experiences such a diverse array of extreme weather events, the United States is grossly unprepared for catastrophe.

From tornadoes and hurricanes to earthquakes and even criminal activity, our nation is utterly ill-equipped to acclimate to the changing world around them and to mitigate potential harm.

Tornado alley is a prime example of how caution has been thrown to the cyclonic winds. In Moore, Okla. – a place notorious for devasting twisters – there were virtually no public shelters as late as 2013. In a town that is devastated by tornadoes almost annually, the general public remains largely unprotected.

While the growing number of private shelters is encouraging, the number of lives that could’ve been saved by forward thinking is truly troubling. Many people cite the cost of a shelter as the major obstacle in obtaining protection, but for some qualified individuals, FEMA will pay a large portion of the installation fee.

Elephant Safe Rooms underground storm shelters can protect your family

For storm prone areas such as Oklahoma and the greater southeast, we recommend our line of underground stairway entry storm shelters. A 6’ x 6’ storm safe room could accommodate as many as 10 people and would be perfect for about any family.

Made of solid 12 gauge steel, this storm shelter is designed to withstand massive abuses from mother nature and criminal activity alike. The underground storm safes are able to withstand tornado force wind speeds when properly installed underground. There are two different types of underground storm safe entrances, a stairwell and a ladder. Each unit comes standard with a 36″ standard security door with a three-point security latch system, and a key-lockable deadbolt. Sheltered air vents allow air in and will keep debris out.

Earthquakes will continue to terrorize unprotected Americans

Tornadoes aren’t the only threat looming on our horizon annually. Earthquakes have been known to literally liquify the ground beneath the feet of unsuspecting victims. California is shaken to its core almost year by massive quakes. In July, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California. Despite large-scale damage, no one was killed.

As a collective species, we can’t sit idly by waiting for the next ‘big one.’ Many experts have already agreed that a catastrophic earthquake will one day leave 200,000 to 400,000 southern Californians homeless. But it’s not just the west coast that you have to worry about quakes and other catastrophic weather events. Each geographically diverse region of the United States must contend with numerous threats and disasters.

Modular safe rooms are affordable as they are private

Elephant Safe Room – Installed outside the home

For earthquakes, we would never suggest that you take shelter in an underground safe room. These units could easily be transformed into a coffin. When the ground starts shaking, we would want to find refuge in an above ground modular safe room, such as our 4’ x 4’ safe room.

Made of solid quarter inch steel plate, this storm shelter is designed to withstand massive abuses from mother nature and criminal activity alike. The fully welded safe rooms are able to withstand tornado force wind speeds when properly installed inside the home, garage, or even out in the open. You can install these units outside, when anchored to a properly reinforced concrete pad, for safety and security for your family. Each unit comes standard with a 36″ standard security door with a three-point security latch system, and a key-lockable deadbolt.