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The season of bad weather is upon us and as the devastating storm in Joplin, Missouri has shown, powerful winds can utterly destroy a home, leaving inhabitants open to serious injury or death. Thankfully, there are many steps homeowners can take to strengthen their homes and help keep their families safe. Here are a few tips courtesy of .

Install a (Really) Strong Door

A good way to protect a home from damaging winds is to install a door that can take some punishment. Kiesling’s Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE) tested a variety of doors to find those that meet the strict standards put forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here are the doors that made the list. Materials for a nearly indestructible door typically runs around $5,520.

Fortify Garage Doors

According to one safety expert, a garage door is the weakest link in a family’s home, and once a garage door is gone the entire house will soon follow. So how can a homeowner go about fortifying a garage door? By installing a vertical bracing system from a vendor like Secure Door, a system that can withstand winds up to 180 mph. One brace costs $159.99, or $480 for 3.

Prepare a Safe Room

Worried about surviving the damaging winds of a hurricane or tornado but don’t have the time or money to fortify every room in your house? Install a safe room. Available in a variety of dimensions, the DuPoint StormShelter is made from Kevlar and is certified to withstand winds up to 250 mph. A safe room typically runs anywhere between $6,500 to $16,000 depending on dimensions and upgrades. Homeowners can also strengthen the walls of a small space in their house, say a closet or bathroom, by using steel wall sheathing. Check out FEMA’s guide to preparing a safe room. !