In recent years, there have been a rash of tornadoes affecting the East Central Alabama region, and Merry Hardy has taken this to heart. Through Lake Martin Storm Shelters, Hardy helps resident install their own storm shelters.

After an EF4 tornado ripped through the Beauregard community, killing 23 people in March 2019, the company installed 90 concrete shelters and steel safe rooms in the area — thankfully too as another tornado struck the same area last year.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. He may be reached via email at cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com.

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