Above Ground Tornado Shelters

When preparing for disaster, it’s important to ask all the questions. Number one, which safe room is right for me? There’s a common misconception that the best option is an underground bunker. It’s true that being underground creates many natural barriers between the safe room and danger. However, above ground tornado shelters are extremely safe as well. We’ve been hard at work here at U.S. Safe Rooms designing structures that withstand almost everything that can be thrown at it.

Above Ground Tornado Shelters, Are they Safe?

It’s obvious that the underground bunker’s walls are relatively impervious to debris that would otherwise be colliding with the structure above ground. This concept warrants a misconception among many potential tornado shelter customers. Tornadoes are wildly unpredictable, and it’s important to be as prepared as possible in the event of one. However, dismissing above ground tornado shelters is a mistake. Most people (through no fault of their own) incorrectly believe that the only way to escape a tornado is to be below ground.

In the past 15 years, several strides in engineering have been made in tornado shelters. We’ll spare you the details, but our above ground safe rooms are protected against 250 mph ground speed tornado events. That means debris will not break through your tornado shelter. Above ground, or below. Our engineers have built every structure to all relative FEMA recommendations. For comparison, an F5 tornado is classified at 200 mph. Within your tornado shelter an F1 tornado will feel like nothing at all.

In any case, getting out of an emergency situation alive requires a plan. A tornado shelter will increases the survivability of any incident considerably. However, a plan to reach that shelter is even more important than the shelter itself. The media tends to sensationalize every disastrous event for ratings. The truth is that a well rehearsed family escape plan and a safe room can easily save a family. Property can be replaced, but a life cannot. If you’re considering purchasing a tornado shelter, know that an emergency plan is just as important if not more so.

Above Ground Tornado Shelters From U.S. Safe Rooms

If you’re still unsure as to whether or not an above ground tornado shelter is right for you our advisors will be happy to help you. U.S. Safe Rooms has been actively working to provide safety at an affordable rate for everyone. Safe rooms, tornado shelters, and underground bunkers are typically expensive. We make sure that customers can order a tornado shelter and be safe as soon as it’s installed without breaking the bank. In the future, you’re free to add amenities to the tornado shelter to customize to your heart’s desire. We’ll cut out areas for your electrical hookups if you want to install solar panels, or your after market air filtration system.

Customers can call now (888) 588 – 6751 for a free consultation on their tornado shelter. Tornadoes aren’t going anywhere, but neither is your peace of mind with a tornado shelter.