Where is the best location for the Steel Frame Storm Shelter or Storm Safe Room?
An interior room centered in the home or business, on the ground floor, or in a basement secured to the existing concrete slab is the best location for a “Retro-fit” Storm Shelter or Storm Safe Room; a second choice is the storm shelter to be built as a “Free Standing” new addition. Storm shelters are often used for other non-emergency purposes(i.e. closet or light storage); the floor area must be kept free and clear of obstructions to allow immediate use by the occupants. Bathrooms and large walk-in closets built in the center of a home are frequent choices. Because warning times for Tornadoes can be very short, quick access to the storm shelter is important in choosing a location. If the owners have any special accessibility needs, these needs should be addressed in that locations choice and design of the Steel Frame Storm Shelter or Storm Safe Room.
