Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
FORTIFIED standards for tornado-resistant home construction with research-backed retrofit guidance.
Ready.gov — Tornadoes
Federal preparedness guidance covering safe rooms, shelter plans, and household readiness.
National Severe Storms Laboratory
NOAA research center publishing tornado science, warning improvements, and educational materials.
Tornado History Project
Searchable database of historical tornado events with paths, intensities, and damage records.
NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Real-time tornado watches, warnings, and severe storm forecasts from the National Weather Service.
FEMA Safe Rooms

Guidelines and standards for constructing safe rooms for high-wind events like hurricanes and tornadoes.