Lawrence, in Northeastern Kansas, is no stranger to severe weather and the tornadoes it brings. Residents in and around Lawrence, KS need to be ready and prepared for the very real possibility of all types of tornadoes. The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) reports a large increase in the number of tornadoes in Kansas since they began their record-keeping in 1950. Their statistics show when tornadoes have occurred, how powerful they were and where they touched down and how far they traveled. Of course, it changes from year-to-year; however this dramatic increase in tornadic activity could be due to more sophisticated radars and weather technology which can more readily identify tornadoes.

The most vital factor to survival, as most residents of Lawrence, KS already know is to be aware of the weather (especially during the peak of tornado season) and to have a designated shelter which can be accessed quickly. Even with all the innovative technology which predicts and forecasts severe weather and the high probability of tornadoes, they can drop down quickly and do incredible damage without warning. Eric Stolfi founded Storm Defense Shelters to give Kansas residents real protection from violent tornadoes and straight winds that come with the territory of living in Kansas.

Storm Defense Systems offers one of the largest selections of Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms available. They are aware that every home, school, business and church in Kansas has its own unique needs and challenges when it comes to choosing the best possible shelter to protect the people you’re responsible for. That’s exactly why Eric keeps up with all the latest research to determine the best possible shelters. He knows they save lives.

Storm Defense Shelters is the premier dealer for the new innovative Vortex Vault Shelter Bed by Life Lift that was recently featured on ABC’s Shark Tank. Texan shark Mark Cuban invested in it—realizing it to be the most accessible indoor shelter-to-date since it is right under your own bed. Storm Defense Shelters also offers other Storm Shelters, tested to FEMA standards, such as:  Above Ground Concrete Safe Room, Concrete Slope Front Shelter, Concrete Flat Top, Under Ground Garage and Above Ground Garage Shelters, Community Shelters (for schools, businesses, apartments, Mobile Home Parks, and churches) and even Pet Storm Shelters. Every model of Shelter and Safe Room offered by Storm Defense Shelters has been rigorously tested by the Texas Wind Institute to pass or exceed FEMA protocols to ensure your safety.

Eric Stolfi began Storm Defense Shelters when he and his family lived out in the countryside of Kansas and there was no place to protect his family from an approaching tornado except a nearby weedy ravine. Now it is his mission is to provide real FEMA tested safety for your family, students, employees and all Kansas residents at an affordable price.