Tornado Shelters & Safe Rooms - The Best Options For Your Home

A tornado room -- or safe room -- is built inside your home, while a tornado shelter is separate from the home and can either be built underground or above ground. Both rooms and shelters can protect you from winds up to 250 mph and from flying objects moving at 100 mph. By the way, it's the missile-like flying objects that are the most dangerous effect of tornadoes!

Tornado Watch vs Tornado Warning: What To Look For & How To Stay Safe

Here we explain the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning, the different intensities of tornado damage -- from F1 to F5, and the safest place to be whether you're at home, in school, out shopping, at work in a high-rise building, in a mobile home, or out driving in your car.

Should You Open Windows During A Tornado Or Hurricane?

Do you know if you'd be safer opening the windows in your home during a tornado or hurricane or not? Find out here.

How To Be A Storm Chaser Or Weather Spotter For The National Weather Service

You've seen storm chasers and weather spotters featured on the local and national news. Plenty of times, right? Ever wonder how you can become an official weather spotter for the National Weather Service? Well, I did it. I became an NOAA weather spotter. Here's how...

Watch For Emergency Broadcast Text Messages From The FCC On Your Cell Phone

Soon, the FCC will begin broadcasting emergency alerts via text messages on cellphones nationwide. Think: hurricane warnings, Amber alerts, terrorist attacks, earthquakes, tornadoes, and more. This is a good thing. Here's why...

Weather Radar: The Best Places To Track Storms On The Web

Do you want to track the big thunderstorms just like the pros? You can using the links found here!

NOAA Weather Radios: Why You Need One & Which Are The Best

You MUST have a NOAA Weather Radio. You simply MUST. Here's why, plus the best weather radios to choose from.

How To Make A Temporary Roof If Yours Gets Damaged By A Hurricane Or A Tornado

Here are the best instructions I could find for making temporary roof repairs in the event that a storm -- like a hurricane or tornado -- has crossed paths with your house. See how to fix your damaged roof using a tarp and some boards.