Where’d All the Spooky Clowns Go?

Most movie goers and horror enthusiast have seen the hit holiday season movie, IT. If you haven’t seen IT, the movie involves a demented clown praying upon the fear of children. Despite the craze for what is a fairly well-reviewed movie about a scary clown, we haven’t seen any running in around in our neighborhoods.

Last year, there were reports of scary clowns all throughout the Carolinas, where our headquarters are located. None were spotted in the parking lot, or around the manufacturing area, but locals reported sightings of clowns everywhere else. The phenomena started in South Carolina where residents of Greenville started reporting sightings of figures in clown costumes.

fantasy-2847724_1920

The clowns did not stay in North Carolina, however. They were sighted all around the world. Britain, New Zealand, a large amount of states, and other countries all held their breaths as strange men in clown suits wandered the back alleys at night. We know you’ve probably heard of the clowns, but to think about how strange the phenomena came and went it does nothing to reduce the creepiness of it all.

To add to the mountain of eerie surrounding the clowns, many children were targeted by the clowns. Children were reportedly sought out by several clowns, no injuries were reported but emotional trauma was apparent through many of the parents. One was quoted by a local news organization saying, “My kid came running in the house screaming that there were two guys chasing him.”

scary clowns in north carolina

Some of the effected apparently felt the need to blame Stephen King for the clown hysteria, even though his movie wasn’t even announced yet. He posted this response on twitter. “Hey, guys, time to cool the clown hysteria–most of em are good, cheer up the kiddies, make people laugh.

How to Feel Safe in Case They Come Back?

We’re not saying the clowns are coming back, don’t worry. They’re probably gone for now. Yet, in this strange age of internet memes and collective culture events like these happen often. Murder rates actually rise every time there’s a mass murder. It’s extremely unfortunate, and the advent of social media is inevitably intertwined with it. In this information age, sometimes knowing too much can be dangerous for our society. How do you keep you and your family safe? Elephants line of Safe Rooms. Here’s a basic locker that will protect you from nearly every disaster imaginable.

ELEPHANT-SAFE-ROOM-4x6-1500px-1024x1024

DESCRIPTION

Our 4×6 safe room is 4′ wide by 6′ long by 7′ high. Elephant Safe Room® Shelters a secure multi-use above ground steel residential tornado safe room.

SAFE ROOM SPECIFICATIONS

Made of solid quarter inch steel plate, this storm shelter is designed to withstand massive abuses from mother nature and criminal activity alike. The fully welded safe rooms are able to withstand tornado force wind speeds when properly installed inside the home, garage, or even out in the open. You can install these units outside, when anchored to a properly reinforced concrete pad, for safety and security for your family. Each unit comes standard with a 36″ standard security door with a three-point security latch system, and a key-lockable deadbolt. Sheltered air vents allow air in and will keep debris out, and each units comes with an enamel coated interior and exterior to ensure a solid finish and corrosion protection for years to come. For maximum protection from tornados, be sure to view our underground storm shelters.

Elephant Safe Room® Shelters are designed and manufactured in the USA at our factory in North Carolina. We service the Southeast directly, and provide Nationwide coverage with Freight-on-Board (FOB) determined at the time of your order.

 

Brand New Vertical Style Metal Garage with Roll-up Door

We receive testimonials and photos from our customers all the time. This one was from a particularly satisfied customer who gave a testimonial complimenting our services and installation. He’s using his Metal Garage as a workshop, and has opted for insulation after the installation. The building is custom quote with insulation, but we can install it just the same. If you don’t require the insulation, click here to purchase this building without it on the caport.com website. Below is the testimonial for the structure, and a photo of the completed installation.

“I went on carport.com and I ordered my building from them. One thing good about carport.com is they have a computer program on there where you can design your own building. In 2-3 weeks I had my building put up. I did have some questions for the sales reps, but they answered them to my expectations. I’m really happy with my Elephant Structures building. I got the best price possible, because I did my research on other buildings and this was the best price and that’s why I went with Elephant Structures.” – Mr. Cook.

16′ x 21′ Vertical Style Metal Garage Workshop with Roll-up Door

Side view of the vertical style metal garage workshop.

Elephant Structures Knows Customers and Well….Structures

If you’re in search of a structure to use as a workshop, garage, or hobby station, this is a great choice. If you need to design slight alterations to this structure click here. Otherwise, browse our shop by photo section or send in your custom specifications. Elephant is in the business of giving the customer options, and making the options worth your while. You won’t find a better metal building manufacturer in the entire country, so call in now for a free consultation. Did we mention every building comes with free installation and delivery?

The Most Expensive Hurricanes In Economic History

Harvey left a horrible mark, and a stain on our economy. The people of Houston are reeling from the devastation, and many backyards are still underwater even today. The rainfall is truly a marvel, as the comparable storms like Sandy dumped a fraction of water that Harvey did. Even Katrina, the horrific natural disaster that struck New Orleans doesn’t hold a candle to the rain from Harvey.

It’s no secret that our economy has not been at it’s best in the recent years. When the housing market crashed in 2008, it took the next 10 or 15 years with it. Predictions for the next decade aren’t so hot either, but it’s important to be realistic to the approach of cynicism. The truth is a difficult thing to swallow. Harvey hit Houston, and Houston is the oil and gas capital of the entire world. A massive amount of economic throw goes through Houston, and we’re already feeling that here in the states.

Gas prices went up within 2-3 days after Harvey made rainfall, and the government was forced to dip in the national oil and gas reserves in order to counteract the sudden spike. Here in the High Country there were lines through gas stations all around town, and it was very difficult to get gas for a few days as people were panicked about the prices even going higher.

The Economic History of Hurricanes

So where does that leave Harvey ‘s impact on our economy throughout history? Katrina currently holds the helm as the most costly hurricane in history. Yet, it was a lower category hurricane than Harvey. The National Weather Service says that it’s a common misconception that a lower category hurricane is less dangerous than a higher category hurricane. In my personal opinion, it would make sense to rate them on a scale of dangerous for the public rather than something less important but I’m sure there’s a perfectly good reason for that. Right?

 

Katrina costed the United States over $108 billion dollars. Which is actually a lot more money now with inflation. The levees being breached and the natural geography of the area destroyed many homes, businesses and flooded a large amount of the city and suburbs. Wind damage also carried through the area in to two more states east.

Currently, Harvey sits at number two as the most costly hurricane in history. The estimates are still being counted, and there’s some speculation that it could rise to the top spot surpassing Katrina in the near future. Time will tell.

“How do we prepare for next year?”, some of you might be asking. Here we direct you to Elephant Safe Rooms. You can also read about how Harvey ranks in history and learn about our recommended safe room, the above ground safe room.

ABOVE GROUND SAFE ROOMS

Elephant safe room with dimensions 8 x 6

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Our 4×6 safe room is 4′ wide by 6′ long by 7′ high. Elephant Safe Room® Shelters a secure multi-use above ground steel residential tornado safe room.

SAFE ROOM SPECIFICATIONS

Made of solid quarter inch steel plate, this storm shelter is designed to withstand massive abuses from mother nature and criminal activity alike. The fully welded safe rooms are able to withstand tornado force wind speeds when properly installed inside the home, garage, or even out in the open. You can install these units outside, when anchored to a properly reinforced concrete pad, for safety and security for your family. Each unit comes standard with a 36″ standard security door with a three-point security latch system, and a key-lockable deadbolt. Sheltered air vents allow air in and will keep debris out, and each units comes with an enamel coated interior and exterior to ensure a solid finish and corrosion protection for years to come. For maximum protection from tornados, be sure to view our underground storm shelters.

Elephant Safe Room® Shelters are designed and manufactured in the USA at our factory in North Carolina. We service the Southeast directly, and provide Nationwide coverage with Freight-on-Board (FOB) determined at the time of your order.