Stay out of Rowlett

[motoman]

Citizens patrol... What does it matter?! He is right.

What the fuck is your problem? GE asked a simple question and based on GE's career, I know where he was going with that question, it's one of which relates to everything that's went on last night. Chill the fuck out.

[Tremor14]

No, I don't fucking dig, I listen and obey to what law enforcement asks citizens to do.

in Waco? I assure you, i did no harm by paying $5.71 in tolls.

[no4njnk]

This is my friends house, the house next door got a direct hit. Both people in this house walked out with only one having a scratch. All doors were in the backyard and pieces of the house were scattered everywhere. His wallet and cell phone were sitting on the counter in the same spot and her purse was still by the door. Rings were still on the bathroom counter. Just odd.

[bonnie&clyde]

Was out there today, police had the whole city blocked off, they let me pass but I couldn't go anywhere due to all the debris, it's crazy how much was wrecked and so little fatalities

[Rreemo]

My brother lives on Martha Ln. Somehow it jumped right over his house, but now they are telling them they will likely have to evacuate due to issues with the water tower.

[Sgt Beavis]

It may be time for a group buy on tornado shelters.

[sosoe]

No, I don't fucking dig, I listen and obey to what law enforcement asks citizens to do.

You mad, bro?

[Tremor14]

he mad

[motoman]

It may be time for a group buy on tornado shelters.

I'm over in East Richardson and this storm hit pretty close to home for me, especially after realizing that my house would crumble like tin foil if a tornado came through. Seeing as how a tornado could hit anywhere, I figured it's time to look into a safe room or storm shelter of some sort.

I'm interested in hearing what's more practical and easier to install, a steel/cement safe room, or some sort of in ground shelter.

[bcoop]

I'm interested in hearing what's more practical and easier to install, a steel/cement safe room, or some sort of in ground shelter.

I've spent dozens of hours in a tornado shelter, and I wouldn't feel safe in an above ground safe room, for what it's worth. They may be more practical, but I just don't see them being as safe as a concrete in ground shelter.


Mike was going to have a safe room or shelter built after the last round of tornados in Moore. I'm not sure what he went with though, but I'm interested to hear his input.

[GE]

Citizens patrol... What does it matter?! He is right. We all want to do our part to help but its chaotic enough as it is for the time being... My guess would be monetary support to churches or the red cross for help.

I don't remember pulling your string and asking for an opinion.

[Sgt Beavis]

I'm over in East Richardson and this storm hit pretty close to home for me, especially after realizing that my house would crumble like tin foil if a tornado came through. Seeing as how a tornado could hit anywhere, I figured it's time to look into a safe room or storm shelter of some sort.

I'm interested in hearing what's more practical and easier to install, a steel/cement safe room, or some sort of in ground shelter.

I've spent dozens of hours in a tornado shelter, and I wouldn't feel safe in an above ground safe room, for what it's worth. They may be more practical, but I just don't see them being as safe as a concrete in ground shelter.


Mike was going to have a safe room or shelter built after the last round of tornados in Moore. I'm not sure what he went with though, but I'm interested to hear his input.

Yea, I'm thinking in ground is the way to go from both a cost and safety standpoint. You just need to make sure you get it registered with the local fire dept so they know to where to look for you if debris lands on top of your shelter.

I wonder if home owners insurance gives discounts for that kind of thing. My thinking is that I would put one in the back yard, right off the back door.

[dee]

Growing up we always had a in ground shelter of some sort and they sure feel safe. The one time it was actually needed we didn't make it to the shelter luckily though it was a small tornado and only got half the house. They do some strange things to say the least.

[Mike]

I'm over in East Richardson and this storm hit pretty close to home for me, especially after realizing that my house would crumble like tin foil if a tornado came through. Seeing as how a tornado could hit anywhere, I figured it's time to look into a safe room or storm shelter of some sort.

I'm interested in hearing what's more practical and easier to install, a steel/cement safe room, or some sort of in ground shelter.

I've spent dozens of hours in a tornado shelter, and I wouldn't feel safe in an above ground safe room, for what it's worth. They may be more practical, but I just don't see them being as safe as a concrete in ground shelter.


Mike was going to have a safe room or shelter built after the last round of tornados in Moore. I'm not sure what he went with though, but I'm interested to hear his input.

I have done a lot of research, but haven't pulled the trigger on one yet.
Two of my neighbors have "safe rooms" installed in their garages because they are older and climbing the narrow stairs would have been difficult in a rush. They are really well built, but I wouldn't want to give up that much garage space.
We will likely end up going with a below ground garage shelter when I can decide which size I want.

Safe room info
http://www.groundzeroshelters.com/saferooms.html

Underground garage unit info:
http://www.groundzeroshelters.com/flattop.html

The outside units are great also, I just prefer not getting lit up by rain and hail on my way to the shelter.

[Mike]

Yea, I'm thinking in ground is the way to go from both a cost and safety standpoint. You just need to make sure you get it registered with the local fire dept so they know to where to look for you if debris lands on top of your shelter.

I wonder if home owners insurance gives discounts for that kind of thing. My thinking is that I would put one in the back yard, right off the back door.

Make sure the company that installs the shelter anchors it well, there were a lot of shelters floating during the flooding earlier this year.