Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room for Your Home or Small Business (FEMA P-320)

This resource provides detailed guidance for building safe rooms to protect against extreme wind events such as tornadoes and hurricanes. It covers various aspects of safe room design, including dimensions, occupant capacity, ventilation, wall height, signage requirements, building permits, conflicting local codes, site conditions verification, and seismic risks. The document recommends specific requirements for water, food, medical supplies, tools, personal items, special items, and additional items to be included in an emergency supply kit for safe rooms. It also includes references to relevant building codes and standards for safe room construction.