Innovative tsunami and flood shelter system unveiled, receives US patent

The STATIM (Storm, Tornado And Tsunami Interconnected Modules) shelter system, capable of floating and providing shelter from tsunamis and major floods, was unveiled this week in the US. The system is claimed to offer an effective level of protection from such natural hazards for vulnerable communities worldwide.

"After watching the devastation and aftermath of the 2004 Indonesian tsunami and hurricane Katrina events, I committed myself to designing a preparedness tool capable of offering an effective level of protection against such catastrophic events" said Miguel A. Serrano, a land development consultant from Puerto Rico. "The end result is a revolutionary shelter system that is both highly effective, and cost efficient", he added.