Q&A: Storm Shelters
Choosing a storm shelter from TN Tornado Shelters is about one thing: knowing your family has a survivable place when everything else is at risk. Below are the most common questions homeowners ask – and the straightforward answers.
In-Ground Shelters
What if a tree blocks the door?
Even if debris blocks the door, being inside the shelter is still far safer than being exposed above ground. Once your shelter is installed, we recommend registering your location with local Emergency Management and letting trusted friends or neighbors know where you are so they can check on you after a storm.
What if the shelter floats out of the ground?
This anchoring system has been proven in real-world conditions since the 1960s and is guaranteed against float-out. Proper installation and engineering prevent displacement, even in extreme weather events.
Safe Rooms
The answer is the same: the door opens inward to help prevent blocking. The shelter’s job is to keep you alive during the storm itself. Post-storm access can be resolved—but survival comes first.
What if the shelter is hit by a large object?
According to all certified testing facilities, tornadoes do not throw large, intact debris with the force often imagined. Shelters are engineered and tested to withstand the impacts that actually occur during tornado events.
In-Floor Shelters
What if the door is blocked?
The door is specifically designed to slide beneath the other half of the lid, preventing entrapment even if debris settles above it.
What about flooding?
This is a valid concern – but only under very specific circumstances, such as a broken water line that directs water directly into the shelter. Under normal storm conditions, flooding is not an issue.
Wouldn’t I have to move my car to get inside?
No. The shelter is designed to allow your vehicle to straddle the unit, leaving the entry door exposed and accessible. This design also helps reduce the risk of debris blocking the door.
A Question for You
A storm shelter isn’t about fear.
It’s about certainty.
When the warning sounds, you don’t want questions.
You want answers – and a place built to protect what matters most.
Take the next step toward peace of mind. Contact us today to learn which shelter is right for your home.
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