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“Applications for Storm Shelters Rise in Norman”

July 25, 2013 | 11:31 AM

Norman is issuing nearly 50 new shelter permits each week since the devastating tornadoes in May, but they aren’t given to just anyone.


“There are certain requirements in our code that they have to meet,” Connors said. “Most of the major storm shelter installers know they have to meet the code and are aware of that. We wouldn’t issue a permit if they weren’t meeting our standards.”

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