What is the Best Tornado Shelter?

The best tornado shelter differs on customer needs and specifications. Each U.S. Tornado Shelter is customizable, allowing optimal protection for small and significant populations. No two safety needs are the same, so we engineer above-ground safe rooms to site profile without sacrificing superior strength and protection.

Can You Survive an F5 Tornado in a Storm Shelter?

Yes. Our panelized steel tornado shelters can withstand an EF5 tornado and 250-mile-per-hour winds.

What Kind of Shelter Can Withstand a Tornado?

Aboveground safe rooms are the best tornado shelter. Only steel-gauge protection can withstand a tornado. Wood and concrete tornado shelters are poor substitutes for lasting protection.

What is the Best Tornado Shelter for My Community?

Geography, topography, and landscape, along with spatial limitations, determine the best tornado shelter for your community. Underground bunkers are popular in Midwestern states. Well versed in tornadic travesties, previous Tornado Alley residents scrambled to an underground root cellar when funnel clouds appeared on the horizon. Today, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma residents rely on 1/4″ steel protection for superior safety while complementing their intuition and weather forecasts for timely residential evacuation. Moreover, we advise against underground installation in flood-prone communities, such as the Gulf Coast, Florida, and certain coastal Carolina communities.

Can I Lease or Rent a Tornado Shelter?

Yes. Tornado shelter leases are a popular safety option for relocatable industries and seasonal operations, including schools. Although we specialize in customizable tornado shelter rentals, we also sell above-ground units for permanent protection. Both shelter options provide equal protection and customization. The best tornado shelter is only a phone call or click away.

Can Shipping Containers Be a Safe Room?

No. Shipping containers are not designed for withstanding tremendous underground pressures necessary for complete storm protection.

Do You Provide Tornado Protection for Mobile Homes and Prefabricated Operations?

We do not recommend best tornado shelter installations for mobile homes or work offices on wheeled platforms. The installation would permanently damage the office or home’s structural integrity. Our rapidly-deployable readily-available tornado shelters will complement any workflow or residence’s persistent safety needs.