John Kelly, left, talks to Hixson resident Samantha Maharrey as she exits an above-ground storm shelter on display inside Northgate Mall.SAFE HAVEN STORM SHELTERSWhat: Above-ground steel storm shelters, available in various sizes and with either a sliding or swinging doorHow much: Starting at $6,500 for purchase of base model, including tax, delivery and installationWhere: Demo on display at Northgate Mall near Kay Jewelers, and display coming to 2014 Home and Remodeling Expo at Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center, Aug. 23 and 24Contact: John Kelly, co-founder, at 423-320-5867 or Scott Goulart, co-founder, at 423-847-7413
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Buell Hulsey didn’t understand why one April morning a few years back, his lawn was covered in snow.
Wait, not snow.
It was the insulation from someone’s home. And a piece of someone’s roof — all dropped on his Hixson doorstep by a tornado.