Both cost and the unlikelihood of a strong tornado striking the McLennan County region are the main deterrents to building safe rooms in local schools. Chris Huckabee, president of Huckabee Inc., said ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Whipping winds and rain can last for hours during a storm. With the threat of tornadoes, power outages and flying debris, conditions can quickly deteriorate with limited warning. Would ...

Under FEMA guidelines, residential safe rooms can only be as large as 14 feet square before they become less protective. It is often easiest to incorporate the safe room into home design during the ...

For the 22 families in Jackson who lost homes on May 6 to tornadoes, federal officials are in town for a few days this week to ask them to consider one potentially life-saving change as they rebuild - ...

For those looking to better weather intense storms, a Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) grant program may help ...

The powerful tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., last week left scenes of devastation and sorrow in its wake. More than 1,200 homes were reported as damaged or destroyed, and the monetary damage ...

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Foley is moving ahead with plans to build a safe room to shelter first responders during a hurricane or other disaster. The Foley City Council has approved a plan of the planned ...

FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Foley City Council is looking for bids to build a safe room for first responders in the area in case of disasters. Mother accused of taking daughter from Orange Beach to ...

The State of Mississippi is offering an incentive program for residents interested in adding extra extreme weather protection ...