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Tips on making a safe space in your home, or business, to shelter from severe storms

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Tornadoes and other severe storms have always been a risk for those who live in Iowa. With climate change, extreme weather events are becoming even more common and when extreme weather strikes it’s important to take shelter. However, recent, tragic events serve as a reminder that it’s important to have a safe indoor space.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks to home improvement expert Bill McAnally about how to create — or reinforce — a safe room and why it may be best to look for a pre-fabricated solution. He also answers questions from listeners about the home improvement projects on their to-do lists.

Guest:

  • Bill McAnally, home improvement expert
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Matthew Alvarez
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa