Let Our Family Help Protect Yours 877.880.1351 Tornado Warning Signs You Need to Know Warning Signs To Look For When Tornadoes Are Near If you sense that a storm is imminent, take a moment and check for the warning signs below to see if it is a tornado. A sickly greenish or greenish black color to the sky. If there is a tornado warning or tornado watch posted, then the fall of hail should be considered as a real danger. A strange quiet that occurs within or shortly after the thunderstorm. Clouds moving by very fast. Especially in a rotating pattern or converging toward one area in the sky. A sound a little like a waterfall or rushing air at first, then turning into a roar as it comes closer. If you see a tornado and it is not moving to the right or to the left relative to trees or power poles, it may be moving towards you. Tornados usually move from the southwest to northeast. Order your shelter today and don’t wait any longer to protect your family. You can also contact us if you have any questions. Posted in What To Do... READ ON » Helpful Tips for When a Tornado Watch is Issued It is super important to be prepared when a storm hits, including taking certain actions when a tornado watch is issued. Take a look at the tips below: Listen to Local Radio & TV Stations for Updates Be Alert to Changing Weather Conditions Blowing Debris or the Sound of Approaching Tornados May Alert You (many people say it sounds like a freight train) Start protecting your family by ordering a tornado shelter today! You can also contact us if you have any questions – we are here to help! Posted in What To Do... READ ON » What To Do When A Tornado Warning Is Issued In Your Area It’s go time once a tornado warning is issued and there is no time to waste. Follow the following tips when it comes to tornado warnings: If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area. If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area. If you are in car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (above). Don’t waste another moment and order your storm shelter today. Contact us if you have any questions – we are here to help you! Posted in What To Do... READ ON » Tornado Facts & Information Tornados are mysterious entities, and we have compiled the following tornado facts to help you learn more. A tornado is only a tornado if it’s in contact with the ground. Otherwise, it’s a funnel. Tornados can be nearly invisible, marked only by swirling debris at the base of the funnel. Close to 1,000 tornados are reported every year in the United States. Most, but not all, tornados in the northern hemisphere spin counter-clockwise, or cyclonically. Leave the windows alone when a tornado is coming. It’s a myth that tornados causes houses to explode due to changes of air pressure. Tornados strike with incredible velocity. Wind speeds may approach 300 miles per hour. Oklahoma City has been hit by more tornados than any other city in the U.S. based on current tornado information. Protect your family and order your tornado shelter today! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions – we are here for you! Posted in Articles & Information READ ON » Health & Safety Guidelines Your first concern after a tornado is your family’s health and safety. You need to consider the following possible safety issues and monitor family health and well-being: Aiding the Injured Your Well-Being Safety Issues If you would like more information about tornado shelters, please feel free to contact us – we are here to help! Posted in What To Do... READ ON » Returning Home after a Natural Disaster Returning home after a natural disaster can be both physically and mentally challenging. The most important thing is to use caution. You may be anxious to see your property but do not return to your home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Please see use the tips below when returning to your home: Before You Enter Your Home Going Inside Your Home Animals & Wildlife Don’t wait any longer to protect your family! Order your tornado shelter today! Posted in What To Do... READ ON » Go to > 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next > Last >> Recent Posts Tornado Warning Signs What to do When a Tornado Watch is Issued When a Tornado Warning is Issued Health & Safety Guidelines Returning Home after a Natural Disaster Tornado Facts Categories General Tornado Preparedness Best Practices What To Do... Articles & Information Underground Garage Shelters Above Ground Safe Rooms/Panic Rooms ©2021 Ground Zero Shelters, Co Showroom: 1824 SE 22nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 877.880.1351