"These shelters are F5 certified just sitting on top of the ground, and when you put them 50 inches under the ground, it gives it even that much more strength," Blake notes. "The most damage ...

After the May 2024 tornadoes, 40/29 News has spoken to several families who are taking greater effort efforts to stay prepared ahead of severe weather season.

This family's shelter unit is a STORM-TEK SS12 model, which costs about $7,000 without installation and is made of fiberglass. See more of the shelter in the video below: ...

The above-ground shelters were installed in the Coopertown and Cedar Hill EMS stations and offer protection from all types of severe weather, including the strongest EF-5 tornadoes.

2. Decide which type of shelter is best for you Many types of shelters: indoor above-ground concrete or steel safe rooms, underground garage shelters, and outdoor in-ground storm shelters 3.

Storm shelters are opening up across the state as Arkansas braces for incoming severe weather. Here's where to find them. Author: Samantha Romano Published: 1:51 PM CDT April 2, 2025 ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As we approach the year anniversary of the May 2024 tornadoes, 40/29 News has been covering stories of families, cities and businesses on the road to recovery. We spoke with ...