Publications

NSSA

"Where Will You Go When A Storm Nears?" (Quality Verification)

NSSA's quality verification program has an independent third-party engineering firm to evaluate shelter designs for compliance with established standards...read more

"How Can You Discern Quality In A Storm Shelter?

A storm shelter should offer a high degree of protection and complete peace of mind to the owner.  This brochure offers guidelines in quality assurance for storm shelters...read more

FEMA

 FEMA 320     Table of Contents

"Taking Shelter From The Storm: Building a Storm Room for your House or Small Business"

"Having a safe room built for your home or small business can help provide "near-absolute protection" for you and your family or employees...read more

FEMA 361      Table of Contents

"Design and Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms"

This document presents important information about the design and construction of community safe rooms that will provide protection during tornado and hurricane events.  Community safe rooms are designed and constructed to protect...read more