U.S. Marine Corps reserves work on a picnic shelter directly above one of three storm shelters they're building for members at Camp Topenebee near Michigan City.

A tornado shelter is only as good as its construction and accessibility. The best shelters are built to withstand extreme winds and flying debris, often using steel-reinforced concrete.

Thousands of people in Illinois were urged to take cover immediately amid a damaging tornado on Wednesday afternoon.

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TUSCUMBIA — The Colbert County Commission is preparing to construct a new type of above ground storm shelter, District 5 Commissioner Darol Bendall said.

On Wednesday at 1:12 p.m. EDT the National Weather Service released a tornado warning in effect until 2 p.m. EDT for Macomb County.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 7:01 p.m. EDT on Wednesday in effect until 7:30 p.m. EDT for Ingham County.

A "major" tornado could reportedly hit three U.S. states on Thursday evening. The National Weather Service announced on Thursday afternoon that three U.S. states are expected to get hit by a ...

The tornado made hundreds of people functionally homeless, in a city where many were already without shelter. “This was a crisis before the tornado hit." ...

Registering your storm shelter helps first responders locate and rescue you after a tornado. Learn how to register, choose the right shelter, and stock essential supplies.