FEMA Safe Rooms

Tornadoes and Hurricanes

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

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Tornadoes and Hurricanes

Federal guidance on wind retrofits, building codes, and post-storm recovery resources.

Real-time tornado watches, warnings, and severe storm forecasts from the National Weather Service.

Federal preparedness guidance covering safe rooms, shelter plans, and household readiness.