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- Which kind of shelter fits your home?
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- Safety rules and permits in Huntsville
- How to pick a good company
- Tornado watch vs. warning: what to do
- Questions people ask
Good to know in Huntsville
- Tax credit: Alabama offers a state income tax credit of up to $3,000 (or 50% of the cost, if less) for a qualified shelter at your main home. Rules apply. See the details.
- Permits: The City of Huntsville says a permit is needed if materials and labor cost more than $250, or if any structural work is done.
- Register it: Huntsville, Madison, Madison County and Limestone County all have free shelter registries for first responders.
Sources: Alabama EMA, City of Huntsville, Huntsville-Madison County EMA.
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Quick answers
What is a storm shelter?
A strong room or box built to protect people from tornado winds and flying debris. FEMA's word is "safe room." The building-code word is "storm shelter."
How strong should it be?
FEMA says home safe rooms should be built for 250 mph winds, no matter where you live. Shelters are built and tested to a standard called ICC 500.
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