Case Studies

Case studies present illustrated examples of approaches communities have employed to improve public safety through wind shelter initiatives. Topics addressed include risk assessment, design and construction, private- and public-sector cooperative efforts, and costs and funding mechanisms

Iowa Sate Fair campground shelter. Text Version for Screen Readers -- 15KB PDF Version -- 2.9 MB
Community Wind Shelters: Backgrounder and Research Word Version for Screen Readers -- 71 KB PDF Version -- 1.69 MB
Protecting School Children from Tornadoes: State of Kansas School Shelter Initiative Word Version for Screen Readers -- 62 KB PDF Version -- 1.96 MB
Hardened First Responder Facility Text Version for Screen Readers -- 31 KB PDF Version -- 3.2 MB
Clara Barton Hospital Shelter Text Version for Screen Readers -- 24 KB PDF Version -- 2.0 MB

Residential Safe Rooms
Residential Safe Rooms: Background and Research Text Version for Screen Readers -- 16 KB PDF Version -- 1.8 MB
Safe Rooms Save Lives: State of Oklahoma Safe Room Initiative Word Version for Screen Readers -- 76 KB PDF Version -- 2.82 MB