10×40 Community Storm Shelter with Base

In December 2021, a swirling tornado slashed through an online retailer’s fulfillment warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, like a knife through a sardine’s can, killing six people. Unfortunately, the results from this killer storm were almost a foregone conclusion as the storm-vexed workers had nowhere to hide as the tornado penetrated flimsy sheet metal that was no match for the 200-mile-per-hour wind speeds. In a cruel twist, subsequent investigations revealed the carnage was completely preventable. Those employees would likely be alive today if safety engineers had heeded industry calls by installing an onsite tornado shelter.

Investing in a community storm shelter is never a superfluous building expense. Storm shelters are proven to save lives. With tornadoes increasing in frequency and strength nationwide, community centers and industrial manufacturers must take every possible precaution to protect employees and customers. Our 10 x 40 Community Storm Shelter With a Base is up to the herculean task of protecting vulnerable populations from deadly tornadoes and domestic unrest, including mass shootings.  Our community shelters can be easily unloaded and installed in a few short hours. By strategically placing a community shelter near exits or commons areas, you can protect up to 133 people without impeding workflows. Hunker down from the next storm with U.S. Tornado Shelters.

TORNADO SHELTER
10 × 40 Community Storm Shelter
2 Storm-Rated Access Doors
Occupancy: 80 – Maximum: 133

Dimensions: 10′ W x 40′ L x 8′ H

Tornado Shelter Standards
» Tornado Rated up to EF-5 Tornado
» Wind Load Resistance of 250 mph
» FEMA 320 / 361 & ICC500 Compliant
» IBC Structural Design Compliant
» Natural Air Ventilation
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