Goal for the Day: Locate Your Shelter

With devastating weather swirling around much of the world, it’s a good time to take an inventory of places in your home which will provide you with shelter from the elements. Around here, tornadoes are always a threat. That’s why it’s important to find a place in your home which will provide protection in the event of a tornado or other force majeure.


If you don’t have a basement or other specific tornado shelter, an interior closet often makes for a good shelter. You’ll want to find a place which is free from windows and glass and that will be sturdy enough to stand during violent winds or destruction.

Once you’ve identified your safe place, as a precaution, it’s a good idea to put a supply of blankets, tools, flashlights and even bottled water in that spot should you need them. We always hope that we’ll never need to take shelter, but if we do, it’s a comfort to know that you’re well prepared.