Underground storm shelters may be installed either in the outside yard or in the garage of a residential property. The protection afforded by the structure is the same regardless of the location. However, certain advantages accrue to having a garage storm shelter. Arkansas residents can benefit from these shelters with easy access from inside the home.
Quick Access to Protection for the Whole Family
A storm shelter under your garage is designed to protect your entire family from the most dangerous types of tornadoes, while providing you with a comfortable space to live in temporarily. These underground shelters are significant benefit homeowners. One reason is that many tornadoes occur at night. With the shelter accessible from within your home, you your family will not have to go outside to reach a shelter if you are awoken by a storm and threatening tornado.
A garage storm shelter inside your home can provide you with a superb level of protection. Assuming the storm passes and does not cause any damage to your home, you will have easy access back into your garage and home, without the need to go outside when weather conditions may still be rough for inclement in order to reach your home.
You can have an underground shelter inside your garage that takes up zero extra square footage in your garage. It is installed flush with the ground, allowing normal parking access for your vehicle over the shelter.
Meeting FEMA and ICC 500 Standards
These shelters are designed and constructed to exceed ICC 500 and FEMA standards for storm shelters. They have been impact tested and are designed to sustain an F-5 tornado.
Inside the shelter are carpeted benches, stairs, and the floor. The body of the shelter is made from 10 gauge steel. As well, a come-along and 3 ton jack are provided to ensure you are always able to leave the shelter.
Different models are available that accommodate an occupancy of between 5 to 14 people.
