It doesn't take an EF-5 rated tornado to do enough damage to a home to have us running for a safe place to shelter. Even high winds like Tulsa, OK and the surrounding area experienced recently is enough to assure us that having a verified safe place to get away from debris is crucial. This photo shows a good example of that. This home had a tree crash right through it. Tornado Alley Armor safe rooms give you 24/7 protection from strong winds, EF-5 tornadoes, intruders, and even trees that fall through homes, as shown here. While spring time is usually the busiest time of year for tornadoes, th ..read more

Oklahoma tornado shelter customers often ask us if tornado safe rooms are tax deductible. Ever wonder if you're missing out on a tax deduction you could be taking? We often get that question from Oklahoma customers and the simple answer is yes, tornado shelters - safe rooms are tax deductible. But, not in the way you may think. At this time you cannot use the purchase of a tornado shelter for a deduction on your income tax refund. But, the Oklahoma Constitution does provide for up to one hundred square feet of a safe room to be exempt from taxation, if it's installed after January 1, 2002 ..read more

Texas folks, are you aware that Tornado Alley Armor had a showroom in Richardson, TX as well as Irving, Texas for over 6 years? While we no longer have a showroom in Texas we do still offer free delivery within 50 miles of Irving. Any further away there is a slight mileage fee to get to you, but not much. We have lots of tornado facts on our website and even ones specific to the great state of Texas. Take a look around and call us if you have any questions or are ready to place your order. 469-429-7889. EF-5 rated FEMA Compliant tornado safe rooms that are your Lifetime Tornado Defense. The fa ..read more

When you’re in the midst of inclement weather, it is important to be able to differentiate between a tornado watch and warning. Even though both are crucial, understanding what actions to take for each is just as crucial. Tornado Watches can persist for several hours and encompass a sizeable portion of a state or county. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. During a tornado watch, it is important to have a plan, check your shelter for supplies, and remain vigilant while the tornado watch is in effect. Tornado warnings, on the other han ..read more

Beware of Hidden Fees and Extra Charges When Purchasing a Tornado Safe Room   We recently had several customers from different areas of the country ask us a question we hadn’t been hearing until recently. They asked us if we charge extra for our tornado safe rooms if they pay with a credit card. Apparently, some storm shelter companies pass on the credit card fees to their customers. At times it’s an additional 3% added onto the price and when you are spending thousands of dollars it makes a big difference.   So, when you’re shopping around and doing your tornado shelter homework, wh ..read more

Where is the Best Location for a Safe Room? When taking into consideration where your saferoom/storm shelter should be located it is important to consider the foundation. Although FEMA does not verify or certify design calculations, we at Tornado Alley Armor keep it a top priority to follow FEMA guidelines. To be certain the foundation is following FEMA guidelines (FEMA guidelines say slabs-on-ground that are part of the storm shelter’s foundation system must be designed in accordance with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) standard ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Co ..read more

Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms delivers and installs tornado storm shelters all over the entire state of Texas as well as the entire country. Call us for great rates or simply create a quote using the Pricing tab on our website. We are excited to manufacture NSSA verified EF-5 rated tornado shelters. Our safe rooms can be installed in a closet or laundry room and don't have to be installed in a garage. As long as you have a standard reinforced concrete slab the choices are endless. Call us for more information toll free nationwide 855-552-7667 ..read more

Ours can! But that is not something that every storm shelter can honestly confirm. At Tornado Alley Armor, our first priority as a company has always been the safety of every single person and family who put their trust in us. We are not just selling a product, we are providing peace of mind for you and your family and we do not take that lightly.  Our tornado shelters are 100% FEMA compliant, have passed extensive impact testing at Texas Tech, and have also been verified by an independent third party peer review. All of these things helped us become members of the National Storm Shelter ..read more

Meet our newest above ground tornado safe room model. The Defiant is rated for 3 adults and is FEMA compliant to withstand EF-5 tornadoes. It measures 40' x 40' and is 6'8" tall. If you are low on space this could be the perfect answer. This tornado storm shelter can also be used a an intruder panic room the way it comes standard. There are no extra add-ons or accessories to purchase. We do have a deadbolt option that is available. With this option added you get increased security to use your tornado safe room as a walk-in vault or gun safe. Questions? Call us toll free at 855-55-ARMOR or emai ..read more

Are you looking for a superior shelter to protect you from even the strongest EF-5 tornadoes? Look no further! Tornado Alley Armor safe rooms are EF-5 rated no matter where you install them. If you don't have room in your garage or inside your home you should consider pouring a slab outside (we will provide needed specs) and adding the weather control package to whichever safe room you pick out. Any of our models are capable of having this option.  It includes the following upgrades: Modified roof panels with custom flanges for internal fasteners, modified vertical corners, door drip ..read more