Storm ShelterFAQ
After more than 25 years and 30,000 shelters installed, we’ve learned what folks want to know most. If you don’t see your answer here, just reach out – we’re glad to help.
We’ve seen the challenges underground shelters create: steep steps, heavy hatches, damp air, and exhaust fumes from garages. Our above-ground tornado shelters are easy to reach, stay dry, and use inward-swinging doors so you’re never trapped, even if debris lands outside.
Prices vary based on size, door options, and accessibility features. To get an exact quote, reach out to our team for a full pricing sheet. We’ll send everything you need, including photos, measurements, and current above-ground storm shelter prices for your area.
Every FamilySAFE storm shelter is built by hand in our Oklahoma facility. Certified welders handle every step, from cutting and framing to finishing and inspection. Nothing is outsourced. We take pride in knowing exactly how each shelter is made and who made it.
Most above-ground storm shelters are installed in under an hour. Depending on the season, delivery is usually available within a week. Every unit is anchored and finished by trained installers using professional HILTI anchoring systems for long-term stability.
While our home base for above-ground storm shelters is in Springfield, Missouri, our network of dealers serves families across the country
Yes. Our shelters have taken direct hits from EF4 and EF5 tornadoes more than a dozen times, and every one remained structurally sound. To date, no FamilySAFE storm shelter has ever failed or trapped anyone inside.
We offer several sizes, from smaller 4×4 units for families to larger 8×12 models for schools or offices. Each one is designed for the number of occupants you expect, with sturdy benches, ventilation, and reinforced steel construction.
Yes. Every FamilySAFE storm shelter meets or exceeds FEMA and ICC-500 standards for above-ground storm protection. Each unit is fully engineered, complete with stamped drawings and verified testing through Texas Tech University.
Most homeowners choose a garage, but our shelters can be installed almost anywhere there’s a solid concrete slab, as long as it meets FEMA specifications. If you’re not sure about the best spot, we’ll take a look at your space and recommend what works best.
No. If lightning strikes your shelter, the electricity travels safely down the outside walls and into the ground through the anchoring system; it never enters the interior. It works on the same scientific principle that protects people sitting in a car during a storm, called the Faraday Principle.
