Why don’t factories and warehouses have tornado shelters? Don’t employees deserve safe working conditions to earn a living wage? Considering their mammoth floor plans, there should be more than enough room for life-saving storm shelters. Following a December tornado that claimed the lives of six Amazon workers in Illinois, public health officials are asking that…
The dream of homeownership is quintessential to the American experience, but lately that dream has been tempered by the realities of a fluctuating market. Rising property values and a scarce market have driven the average price of homes through the roof. Compounded by the housing demands of the coronavirus pandemic and the precipitating urban exodus,…
There is a red wolf at the door in Europe. As bellicose Russian blustering underpins a cacophony of alarms of war across the continent, the geopolitical climate suggests we face a new Cuban missile crisis. And the flashpoint? The ex-Soviet outpost, Ukraine. Russia is balking at even the supposition of Ukraine joining the western NATO…
Growing frequency in severe weather along with civil unrest has renewed national interest in school tornado shelters. Children are truly our greatest asset and they are facing new and evolving threats. Sporadic tornadoes are touching down from New England to the Deep South. Maniacal shooters are once again roaming hallways following a brief reprieve in…
The Cannabis industry is growing in potency. As an increasing number of states move toward legalizing recreational and medical marijuana, Cannabis dispensaries will continue to emerge in meeting the growing demand of this evolving cash crop. And like any other retail establishment, dispensaries must protect their product and large amounts of cash on hand. Owners…
To determine your eligibility, contact your county’s Emergency Management office first. We cannot file on your behalf. Funds are limited. Are you considering adding a panelized safe room or above ground shelter to your home or business, but allowing the costs to hold you back? Don’t worry. Multiple methods to pay for your tornado shelter…