Refresh Tornado Safe Room Supplies and Readiness
Why it matters
An inaccessible or depleted safe room leaves your family vulnerable. A stocked, accessible shelter can mean the difference between safety and injury.
Stop forgetting to do this.
Hearth generates a personalized maintenance schedule so you never miss another refresh tornado safe room supplies and readiness.
How to do it
- 1
Identify and inspect your tornado safe room (interior bathroom, basement corner, or closet farthest from exterior walls).
- 2
Check water supply (1 gallon per person per day); replace if expired or low.
- 3
Inventory radio (battery or hand-crank), flashlight, and fresh batteries; test for function.
- 4
Review medications and first-aid kit; replace expired items.
- 5
Confirm door opens freely and shelves/items won't block entry during an emergency.
- 6
Post a family photo and emergency contact list inside the room.