Safe Rooms
Know Your Risk And Have A Safe Place To Go… with Time to Get There
When extreme weather threatens, individuals and families need advance warning and protection from the dangerous forces of extreme winds. Individuals and communities in tornado and hurricane areas need structurally sound safe rooms and early alert systems.
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Building a Safe Room in Your Home
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Residential Funding Opportunities and Initiatives
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Examples and Case Studies
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Community Funding Opportunities and Initiatives
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Examples and Case Studies
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Map of the contiguous United States
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Annual cycles of severe weather probability
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Additional Websites and Resources
- Texas Tech University Wind Engineering Research Center
- American Red Cross
- National Storm Shelter Association
- Storm Prediction Center
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Prevention Guides for Emergencies and Disasters
- The Tornado Project
- Before, During and After a Tornado
- National Weather Service
FEMA strongly encourages homeowners and communities to build safe rooms but cannot endorse or approve specific manufacturers or producers. Disclaimer.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 17-Mar-2009 10:52:46 EDT
Fast Facts
A small interior room above grade is the best location for a safe room. Safe rooms can also double for other non-emergency purposes.
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