![]() There are 15 Springfield schools with tornado safe rooms. There have to be separate generators from the facility, there have to be a certain number of restrooms based on occupancy.” ![]() They have to be able to withstand up to 250 mph winds and all the doors and any ventilation have to be rated for that as well. It’s a building code that requires a lot of things. “We’re building ours to the ICC 500 Code. Travis Shaw, executive director of operations for SPS. “The biggest thing is they’ll withstand an EF-5 tornado and keep people safe,” said Dr. These shelters are designed to withstand an F5 tornado, equal to the twister that devastated Joplin in 2011. SPS will open several tornado safe rooms to the public during certain severe weather events. Thanks to Springfield Public Schools, there are still safe places to go. ![]() ![]() Not everyone has a basement or storm shelter where they live. For quick reference, scroll down to our list of locations, which includes Google Maps links. ![]()
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