Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the recent tornado events in Tennessee. The mission of the NSSA is to provide information and education on safeguarding against national disasters. Now is a good time to reflect on the safety of our families and neighbors in regards to providing storm shelters with the required […]

In 2020 NSSA will produce and distribute a regular newsletter. Click below for the first installment. January 2020 newsletter Highlights include the recipient of the 2019 Kiesling award, info on new executive committee members, a labeling and listing update, and a letter from the NSSA president. Any inquiries or submissions for future issues should be […]

Editor’s note: NSSA members are instrumental in storm-shelter projects all over the country. We will regularly highlight organizations and companies and the work they are doing to keep Americans safe.  Dome Technology is finishing construction of a storm shelter on the Tupelo High School campus that, when complete, will be the largest community storm shelter […]

  At the annual NSSA meeting Dr. Ernst Kiesling, NSSA executive director and leadership partner, received a tribute that included stories and pictures of his family, his Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering leadership, and his lifelong career accomplishments that led to creation of the tornado shelter and safe-room concepts. Following the tribute, Kiesling received […]

The NSSA held its annual meeting Nov. 15 at the Four Points Sheraton in Chicago, Illinois. All members were invited to attend the meeting, listen to board-member discussions, and participate in committee discussions. Here are a few takeaways from the conference: One of NSSA’s greatest efforts for 2019 will be asking members to use their […]

The NSSA 2017 Storm Shelter Conference was held November 8th and 9th at the Simpson Strong-Tie Training Center in McKinney, TX.  The venue accommodated over 114 attendees and 16 presenters.  Day 1 presented design considerations in community shelters which are required by the 2015 International Building Code in school and response centers as well as […]

On October 7 & 9, 2017, NSSA participated at the Game Plan Expo…a community focused event featuring demonstrations and workshops to help prepare for all types of emergencies and disasters. ESP Safety Shelters also had a booth and displayed their shelter.  Thank you Scott Larimore of ESP Safety Shelters, and Mike Vaughn of Vaughn Concrete Products […]

October 2, 2017, Warrensburg, Mo – ESP Safety Shelters recently participated in the RK Prepper Show in Kansas City, MO. The ESP mobile shelter was on display along with information for the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA).  It was a well attended event with lots of interest in the ESP Safe Room. ESP Safety Shelters […]

A COMMUNITY FOCUSED EXPO: www.gameplanexpo.com Featuring sponsored demonstrations and seminars to help the community prepare for all types of Disasters. READ MORE

Article:  Popular Mechanics:  “How to Stop the Wind”  By Brantley Hargrove- August 3, 2017 Don Greer and his wife, Helen, hid in a tornado shelter. Only he survived.  Now, a team of engineers has committed to doing the impossible:  building a structure that’s stronger and smarter than the merciless, random powers of nature itself…Read More…