Call it a sign of the times or changing of the guard, but safe rooms and tornado shelters are once again on the upswing in popularity. Renewed national interest in protecting what matters most has reached a frenzied pace. Millions of Americans are once again exploring the countless perks of owning a safe room. After years of living in relative calmness and tranquility, domestic tensions and an ongoing pandemic have left frazzled citizens reevaluating their need for creature comforts. Prior to the Great Recession recent political fallout, Americans are avoiding the traditional big dollar purchases, such as pricey electronics and oversized homes, in favor of more practical measures. With the current state of national affairs, we can’t say that we blame them. Project managers and construction foremen have also heeded this call for superior protection as they begin to cast their eyes on safe rooms and above-ground shelters to protect to their work families and customers.
Now, many Americans are now questioning the government’s ability to protect us in the event of a national emergency. Election Day anxiety is almost palpable and the political divide is greater than what it has been in recent memory. Of course, much of this fear is misplaced. We are not headed for a civil war and political unrest is nothing new in America. (Ever heard of the 1960s?). But the recent frayed nerves has underscored the importance in vigilance and protection. While our government is more than capable of fending off foreign invaders and possible insurrections, we owe it to ourselves to at least explore our options in protecting our families.
Steel panel safe room kits offer a quarter-inch of steel protection
Police protection is a staple society, so it’s not going to simply disappear in a civilized society. Regardless of where you fall on the issue of police protection, you likely agree that we need some type of deterrent to violent criminal activity. While we should feel comforted by the fact that an emergency response from the authorities is just a phone call away, police officers are simply unable to be everywhere at once. They’re bound to be some shortfalls in coverages. Even the speediest of responses leaves a gap of several minutes in police protection. A lot can happen in a span of that time. Job-sites, which are frequently left unattended after a long workday, are especially susceptible to burglaries and theft. Steel panelized safe room kits and above-ground shelters are perfect storage solutions for protecting valuable machinery, equipment, and even expensive chemicals after the whistle blows to signify the end of another day on the job.
Panelized Kits are Great For Protecting Sensitive Documents and Double as Gun Safes
What sets our panelized safe room kits apart from traditional shelters is their versatility. These easy-to-assemble DIY kits are not only great for protecting employees and potential customers. We’ve seen clients optimize their levels of security by using these kits for storing sensitive documentation, including pay roll, contracts and billing statements. Panelized safe room kits also make the ideal environment for gun safe and weapons storage. With the number of workplace shootings rising in the past decade, it pays to consider superior protection during unprecedented times. Multi-point locking doors also ensures that only individuals with the appropriate levels of clearance have access to dangerous weapons and sensitive information. These mobile panel kits can offer secure on-site protection for companies that frequently change job-sites.
Protect Your Workforce From Deadly Tornadoes and Killer Storms
The nature of killer storms and dangerous weather is changing. Did you know that most tornadoes occur during the mid-afternoon? That’s when your workforce and job-site is starting to unwind for the day. Could you imagine the chaos that would ensue if your tired and frazzled employees are suddenly left scrambling for safety when the tornado siren begin to wail? Your workers deserve an easily accessible and practical tornado shelter and safe room. The scope of storms is also changing. To the astonishment of meteorologists, the most destructive and dangerous tornadoes are now migrating to the southeast, which is where most year around construction projects take place. As a project manager, you owe it to your employees to invest in a durable and vetted storm shelter or safe room.
Keep employees and personnel safe behind a 1/4″ plate of steel protection
U.S. Hazmat Rentals has you covered in more ways than one. Our commercial sized tornado shelters and safe rooms can accommodate anywhere from a small group of contractors to hundreds of people with just a moment’s notice. Constructed from solid 1/4″ plate steel steel, these customizeable safe rooms and shelters meet all federal specifications and are certified by Texas Tech National Wind Institute in strict accordance to FEMA 320 (2014), FEMA 361 (2015), and ICC-500 (2014) standards for wind rated impact of 250 mph ground speed tornado events.
