How our storm shelter was installed (plus FEMA paid for part of it!)
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2019
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We live in Oklahoma where tornadoes are frequent. FEMA has a grant program to help people install tornado shelters, and we were able to take part in that during 2019, getting our shelter partially paid for.
My garage work area has been out of commission for the last month as we had a storm shelter installed in the garage floor. I'll be returning to work on my layout projects now that the garage is back to normal.
We chose to have a storm shelter installed under our garage floor since that was the best option for our house. An above-ground shelter in the garage wouldn't allow us to get both of our cars in the garage, and the in-ground one can be accessed with both cars still in the garage. Our house is well outside the 500-year flood plain, and the shelter is designed to direct any water flowing along the garage floor away from the shelter. We do have a hand water pump inside the shelter if it does leak for some reason along with a come-along winch to get the door open if there is debris on top. The shelter is also registered with the city emergency managers office so they know exactly where to check for a shelter in the event of a tornado.
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Answers to common questions and comments:
1. Because of our house lot, we couldn't put the shelter outdoors, it had to be in the garage. Also, outdoor shelters can rapidly become home to numerous critters, which may make you less likely to use it. Large hail in advance of a tornado can also make accessing an outdoor shelter problematic.
2. Fast and easy access is more important than ideal location when you only have seconds to reach the shelter, especially at night.
3. We can access the shelter with a vehicle parked on the side of the garage with shelter without any trouble. That of course wouldn't be the case if we had a full size SUV or pickup in the garage.
4. I'm a meteorologist, and having chased tornadoes as part of field projects and just having seen many of them in general here, along with the resulting damage, my personal preference is an underground shelter instead of an above ground shelter, unless the above ground shelter was built inside the house during initial construction.
5. The shelter can not flood. Our house is well above the flood plain, the shelter is several feet above street level, water won't enter the shelter when falling on top of the door or running across the garage floor. Only a poorly designed and installed shelter can flood and the city will not allow the shelter to be installed anywhere that flooding is even possible. We even had two pipes burst next to the garage last year (well the same pipe in two spots) and the shelter didn't take on water.
6. All shelters are registered with the city and checked following a tornado.
7. There is a winch inside the shelter to help open the lid and you can also get jacks to help with that.
8. Restriction of egress from the shelter because of debris is possible, but far less likely that you would think.
9. It is better to be stuck in a shelter for 12 hours after a tornado than impaled by 2x4s.
10. If you get stuck in the shelter you probably would not have lived or would have been severily injured if not in the shelter.
11. It is extremely rare for a house to catch on fire after a tornado. I've never actually seen that happen. Power is always out and if gas lines break, it is because the house is wrecked and gas can't build up enough to matter.
12. There is plenty of ventilation.
13. We have emergency supplies inside the shelter in case of an extended stay.
14. Yes, you can use it to work on the underside of your car.
15. All of us along with our two 90lb dogs can fit in the shelter easily. It is rated to hold 8 people but more than 6 adults would be crowded.
So is the answer to the oxygen question 12 hours? OR can you be trapped in there longer if the situation was bad?
Looks like a nice pit for changing the oil in the car also
That’s what I was thinking
I mean if you can’t sell your wife on an oil pit then go to plan B
Change the oil....that's funny Weeeeeeeeeee 🤣
But no oil changes is part of how I sold buying a Tesla to the wife! Start with Plan B!
Damn good idea!
My fear would be the structure blocking your ability to exit once storm passes. I can see why people put these far away from their home in the yard incase something like that happens.
Outside ones are great except that if it is the middle of the night and there is big hail falling in advance of the tornado, which can often happen, getting to the outdoor shelter isn’t as easy. Getting stuck in there for several hours is still far better than not being in it.
This is what I was thinking too. The structure blocking the exit. I’m assuming phones work underground so you’re not completely out of reach to contact help. But still kinda scary to think about.
The whole tornado thing is scary! I’d surely rather be where it couldn’t get me!
As stated in other comments, the OP mentioned all the shelters have GPS location registered with the rescue crews of the city. So they can come relieve them.
@@StevesTrains How long does your air supply last if you can't get that lid up? Assuming wide spread destruction taxing rescue efforts, you might be in there for a day and unable to raise that lid due to several hundred lbs of debris on top of it. Plus, it's in the garage! This means you have to move your car out into the storm before you can access it!
In my opinion, outdoors in a clear area is where it needs to be built.
There was a tornado in our area. As we were going from house to house, we found a family that crawled into a pit that they dug under their house ( pier and beam house) it was only about 3 feet deep and six feet long. They crawled in and held the lid on as their house was completely blown from its foundation. They never thought they would use that pit, but it saved their lives. Side note; if the suction had been any stronger , the door would have blown off. I like the sliding door. It has more material holding it in place.
There should be some small holes in the lid to let the air through
No!
@@trippybruh1592 why not?
@@callmepistol Water might leak in.
@@trippybruh1592 oh so you want them to suffer with no ear, wow pure evil, shame on you
Good design! Its good that the door slides off rather than lifts up in case there is some debris on top. I'd probably put some tools in there too.
I live in Kentucky and after those horrific tornados hit I just emailed to get more info about assistance. Thank you for the video… I didn’t even know it was a “thing”!
Where did you email too, I live in Kentucky in my town we've two tornados this year. The first did damage to our roof, this one last week passed over us. Not wanting to wait for the next one.
They have another kind that was on the news in one of the areas the tornado hit. It basically saved their lives. It was a bit more round and looked a little bit larger. The one I’m referring to stated that you could get it for either less than $12k or $10k. It was a much less involved installation since it went out in the yard somewhere.
I live within half a mile of the tornados that went thru KY on Dec 10. Could you share the email address? Thank you
@@cherylkygirl7181 contact FEMA
Luv on the right side cement with the hand/foot prints!
Having a place to go during a tornado is great but having the ability to work on your car without jacks and stands is priceless.
You aren’t wrong. It is super handy when you just want to check something under the car real quick. Like after hitting one of the neighborhood speed bumps too hard. Lol
Steve, you are one patient man. By now I would shut off comments. But very good video, and very informative and well thought out.
Why would you shut off comments? I think a lot of the comments people have raised valid concerns wouldn’t you want to be informed?
After reading through a lot of the comments, I realized they hadn't seen where the storm shelter GPS coordinates are registered with local Emergency services. That should take a lot of the worry out of being trapped inside. You should be rescued soon. My son-in-law had one on the property he bought just outside of Bristow, OK. It looked like a mound of dirt with a door on it. I built benches for folks to sit...up to about 7 adults.
That is important
That's awesome. I'm glad they're offering that assistance. Thank you for sharing and definitely, STAY SAFE! Agian thanks!
I do have family down there.
Nice. Me personally I would keep a fire extinguisher and a hydraulic jack inside there as well
I think many people are under the impression that a tornado shelter is a survival bunker, two very different concepts. Thanks for the video.
Sometimes it becomes the survival bunker, in the event that your house collapses on top of you while in the shelter.
Did you add distracting games or activities for the family? Being there even for a couple hours let alone possibly a day+ can drive panic and mental breakdowns. Excellent to you for doing something to help you and your family survive a disaster. Dad points +2000😉👍
Thanks for sharing this. It was fascinating to see how they installed it, and how it works.
In the garage Burial plot.
Well done sir.
Interesting and scary at the same time. As someone from Central Europe (Czech Republic) this is something we don't have to think of in our lives. Although back in 2021 south eastern part of the country was hit by F4, we just couldn't believe it. The climate is changing I think as they also recorded another one in Poland and I think Germany as well. Wish you never have to use that shelter, Steve. Great channel by the way, your layout builds are really neat.
I'm in the Midwest too, thankfully the worst seems to always go around when I am North or South. That said, when I built my house I opted to go with a subterranean design with metal shades that can be closed by hand if need be (power and backup generator failure) over the windows in the ceiling that's closer to level with the ground. The storm that tore through Arkansas and Kentucky recently wasn't that far away from here so I'm happy with my choice.
Very good video, impressive and helpful. Will share your video with friends in Texas and Oklahoma and other tornado prone areas. Thanks for making the video and for showing the process and the interior too.
Thanks for sharing your installation great product, location and preparation. In 1991 I moved to the southern part of Alberta Canada Calgary pop 1.5 M . Then we had 5 confirmed now 2021 there were 61 confirmed tornado's of which 40 were EF1 causing 100 fatalities. Shelters are now common place in new and renovated construction. Until now I haven;t found a location or shelter structure I liked. Yours is the answer. Thanks again for sharing.
My neighbor said his old house in Oklahoma collapsed onto his garage storm shelter during a tornado.
What enabled them to be rescued quickly was a shortwave (or cb radio) kept in the shelter that was connected via underground cables to three separate anntennas located on his property.
Now they have your GPS coordinates to come save you
Looks great. Maybe put some tools inside too. Some people mentioned the door getting covered. Maybe a small bottle jack to force the door to slide open if that was the case. Or at least a 3' pry bar.
Or a small bottle of jack to wait it out
@@ecstaticbanana1063 LOL, I'd want a bottle jack and a small, 16" chain saw.
That`s the best designed shelter I`ve seen.
Good to have. I am VERY chlostrapohobic. So this would be REALLY tough for me. But, it's better than dying from tornado.
That’s great. Do you register this with local fire/hospital/police? In case you would be buried in the rubble they would know this house is equipped with a storm shelter and it’s location on the property to check first?
Yep, that is how it works. The exact location of the shelter to 4 decimal points is registered, so the emergency crews know exactly where the shelters are and where to check post tornado.
@@StevesTrains Nice installation. Might want to add a crowbar to your emergency supplies in case you need help opening the lid if something falls on top of it. Great idea to put it inside the garage. You're protected from the elements should a tornado come near but doesn't touch down. Peace of mind.
@@jamestamu83 I have the same shelter. The shelter has a come along installed to the door just in case. It is also suggested that a socket wrench be kept in the shelter in order to remove the bolts so that the lid can be forced or pulled straight up. I always bring my three hand held ham radios just in case the cell towers are down in the area. I also have a GRS/FRS radio and the capability to force an antenna outside the lid if needed. Water and some snacks and a container with a lid just in case.
Aren't those socialist agencies? Thought all the okie trumpies hated socialism.... 🤔 Or was it communism? Who cares, they don't know what either word means.
@@jamestamu83 when the house collapses on top of it nothing you can do from the inside to get out
Very cool, thanks for sharing
Now you gotta get a shelf layout in there, to keep yourself occupied
I cannot breathe looking at it.
I am surprised these are not mandatory in the tornado states! This should be in the code, really. No house without one should get permitted! PERIOD!
And it shouldn't be that hard to build when the houses are being built. Every garage should have one or outside at least.
Shouldn't be mandatory, but should be offered at time of construction.
Better yet if you want to live in that S.h.i.t hole state you have to do it with no insurance because that area is nothing but a liability. Im surprised you can even get insurance in those states.
@@hotrodchevy4524 Name all of the states in the United States that have experienced tornados. Which state do you live in?
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 i live in northern California in the woods close to Oregon and I have no idea all the states that have tornados, I dont have to cause I chose a state with nice weather and no Tornadoes.
That looks great. I’d love one!
These should be required in EVERY home!
Thank you! This is good to know
I would be more feared into this tiny shelter than being outside 😅
IMO any shelter must have two ways to exit from it, luckily currently I don't need to have one 🤞
Pretty much these should be required in the building code for areas that experience tornados.
ok rich man.
Required another way to dictate what people want.
@@rdmanone Are you also against airbags in cars? Building codes that prevent houses from collapsing (what if I want it that way?). If they were mandated prices would go down significantly, and quality and selection would increase. Just look at Switzerland and their bunkers.
I agree. Not an added expense either.
Course it's all about the money.
@@rdmanone
Required to save lives. Not for 10,000 dollars either. Free to every family who lives in the tornado zones.
Looks like a nice, quick, effective solution. Nothing fancy, just works like it should.
In Oklahoma we learned to not use shelter's with this type of door. It's hard to open the door with a house setting on top of the escape hatch.
thats a pretty nice unit other than the lid, i like how its really compact and well thought out to utilize all the available space!
The other issue, with this type of in ground shelter, is debris falling on the door/opening and making it impossible to exit the shelter after the storm has passed. I have seen stories of families being trapped in the shelter. But, being trapped in this shelter is a lot better then being dead outside of one.
Right, so it is important to have supplies in there. We have a portable toilet, food, water, first aid supplies, boxes of ice packs (to keep cool), battery powered lights, fans, clothing items, etc. in case we were stuck inside for many hours.
I just read that a family had this type and something heavy fell on it then it started to flood with water.
There is a hand water pump inside if needed, but really the only water that can get in is rainwater, and that isn't going to flood it. Water from broken pipes or street flooding will never reach it, unless some pipe somewhere is shooting out water that just happens to land right in the air vent. Water poured on top also will not flow into the shelter. Obviously there are still going to be some rare events where something could happen, but not being in the shelter during a strong tornado will likely mean certain death. It is kind of like seat belts. Every now and again there is an instance where the seat belt kills a person, but that is a tiny fraction of 1% and they save hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
@@StevesTrains Yes, you have the statistics with you. Plus it is in your garage with a car parked over it, so the car is more likely to get crushed.
@@StevesTrains just imagine portable toilet has to be used after eating Mexican food😟
Looks great! Congrats on the peace of mind!
Love all the Hand Prints in the Cement 👍🏻
No way you can’t do drawings and prints in it when it is still wet.
I live in Iowa and we just had 43 tornado's on December 15 throughout the state. We have a basement, but I like your shelter, it seems better/safer than a basement
One option I would consider is building a reinforced room in the basement with 5/8 plywood in the ceiling and walls and possibly more 2x4s if access to the interior of the wall is possible.
Well thought out. It's great that you don't have to compromise your safety by going outside during a storm, also that the lid slides instead of raising up. Is there a way to contact help if your garage roof falls in on top of the shelter with you inside?
Emergency response crews automatically check every house with a registered storm shelter. They have the exact lat/lon coordinates of each shelter and so go directly to each shelter to check for people. There is a reasonably high chance that cell phone towers will be down if you get hit by a tornado, so cell phones often don't work. So, they automatically check the registered shelters.
Everyone should have one of these, particularly in tornado alley.
1) Tornado. 2) Alerts 3) Run to garage. 4) Electric May be out, but Open garage door. 5) Move car out of the way 6) Go back inside and shut garage door. 7) Open storm shelter. 8) Get in Shelter 9) Shut/secure door. 10) Pray 11) Hope storm debris does not prevent door from opening. It is better than nothing at all. I would make that door as fluorescent as can be so it can be seen.
Well thought-out observations!
Consider that storm shelter LIFE INSURANCE for you & your family, or anybody who lives in Tornado Alley !! ((Nice install, guys !))
Thank you Captain obvious
This is really interesting, seeing how it was designed and installed. What a great selling point for your house!
Prospective buyerS would be thrilled to know it has a family Tomb, you’re right about that Gale.😁Good observation.
@@strayedarticle7666Retard alert.
Good for you! I am happy you have this and hope you never need it! Best Wishes!
Nice work.
What Im afraid of storm shelter is if the entry door stuck ie covered with debris and difficult to open. I think the shelter should be outside house. Just my view.
The claustrophobia in me is screaming with intensity, at the thought of being trapped, if debris is on top, such as the house collapsing on top of it
And if the tornado comes down on your house than you are trapped and something comes down on you or throws you far. At least it's registered and they know where to look if by chance the door gets blocked
You and me both girl.id smother
That’s a great idea, thanks for sharing
The man cave for the guy who's wife is like Jan to Michael Scott when he buys the "big screen tv" and had Jim and Pam over lol... Seriously, nice shelter though. A live saver if you ever need it. God bless!
I have never seen a storm shelter before, very nice. Thanks for sharing.
The only issue I can see with this shelter is debris can fall on top of it blocking the opening. I do like how the latch slides open instead of swinging up to open.
Give us your solution
@@daveklein2826 Maybe put this out in the yard. A tree could still fall on top of it but where it is located now the house would most certainly fall on it.
@@daveklein2826 It needs to be placed where nothing can fall on it. Or have a seperate tunnel dug that leads to an exit out in the open. The shelter in this video is a good idea just a bad location.
@@pyro323 your welcome to go out in storm in middle of the night with little warning while 2 to 3 inch hail is falling which usually accompany tornadoes🤷🤦🏼🤦🏼😂
Hopefully things have improved in Mayfield, and other prone areas, subject to the turbulence of bad weather. God Bless the USA.
I am so jealous of your bunker .
So, should I build a small micro layout inside the storm shelter?
Go for it -you had me at saying it's about 4'×8' inside there! X-)
(But, seriously, having something ready-to-go (& no glue) that you can work on during a shelter-in-place stay is always good.)
For sure! Maybe something on the underside of one of those steps?
I’ll need to use one of my battery powered throttles as well.
Gonna have to go with Z scale if you do. 😆
Rock on
So if your car was moved by the storm, on top of your shelter door, what would the oxygen situation be? I guess I am asking... how long could you survive in there if the lid could not open?
My mother loves her shelter ❤️
Looks pretty kool the lid looks like it sticks up a bit that would drive me nuts 🤣
FEMA didnt pay for it .The tax payers paid for it. I am glad that you and yours are safe.
This is true.
So, he got some of his money back.
@@TUKByV Hope so.
Hopefully the door still slides open if something heavy (like a car) gets dropped onto it during a storm.
Great spot for a rim job too!
I agree about worries of not getting out..have a crank power radio and two way radios plus pulleys to help power the door open if needed.
No worries. Just stand outside during the tornado and you won’t have any issues.
This was very informative, thank you for sharing. Is it also a Faraday cage -- will phones still work from inside if it is all buttoned up? Needs a ventilation snorkel IMHO and a hand operated jack inside.
True. The storm shelter co I just looked at stopped making this type bc of the risks in flush models such as the house/debris falling on top of it, trapped. Water plus downed power lines, bad news.
@@normaforsyth7950, the poster of the video says that his shelter is registered with the authorities and every registered shelter will be checked in the event of a catastrophe.
@@inkyguy yeah. But that doesn't stop the dangers, which I guess is why they stopped making them.
If water is rushing in and you can't get out and power lines are lying in that water, it's not gonna help you to have authorities come get you WHEN they think to look for you. :/
They will be in shock and confused, too, and I'm guessing (sadly) people in shelters won't be first on their rescue list.
@@normaforsyth7950 WHEN they think to look for you is right away and yes, people in shelters in the damage path would most definitely be the first on their list. Every seriously damaged house would be.
And your comment about emergency workers becoming incapable of effective rescue due to shock is to dumb to respond to, and frankly insulting.
@@ramstacp Look at the city that just got hit. There IS no local rescue station left. The whole city is down. Probably no electricity. Can't leave your life completely in others hands and act helpless. ANYTHING can happen. My comment would not be a freaking insult to people who don't look at facts as personal insults.
great shelter
the only concern will be when there is a heavy stuff fall on the exit door will it just make the exit door stuck and block?
Thats why you yell when you hear search and rescue near or use heavy object to bang on lid🤷
@@spankthemonkey3437 storm come with rain most of the time....... if water start to spill in fast then there is a problem if rescue never come quick....unless there is a sinkhole some where which the water can run through out of the shelter....anyway i saw some other you tube vids they locate the storm shelter outside of the house maybe much more safer?
Very cool. In Hurricane country on high ground. Gonna look into that. Thank you.
It's always made more sense to me (especially if you live in a disaster prone region) to have an ability to shelter in place instead of try and evacuate. Not many threats are more dangerous than the action of trying to escape them when it gets over run by those looking to do the same. I'd rather go down with the 'ship' than take my chances on a backed up freeway. Unless it's extreme circumstances one should remain and have the resources to do so for at least a few days at least. Good job on the shelter! I hope it serves you well.
Hello, I would like to do the same thing in my garage, what steps did you take to get the FEMA grant?
So our city had a notice they sent out saying they applied for a block grant. You then had to attend a series of meetings, fill out lots of paperwork then wait several months for the city to see how much money they were going to get and then it was sort of a lottery for primary recipients and alternates in case some of the primary recipients didn't want to go ahead and have a shelter installed. Then you had a certain number of months to complete the work, file all the paperwork, get it approved by FEMA, then the city sent the check to you. Money came about 6months after I had the shelter installed. And the shelter was installed about 9 months after the first meeting. So kind of a long process and you had to follow the rules carefully to make sure you followed guidelines and the shelter was installed to meet their guidelines as well.
I think I'd put it outdoors in the clearing. Suppose the roof caves in on top of the shelter?
Main issue outside is if you have to run to it during big hail and heavy rain in the middle of the night. I chose easier access since you are more likely to use it and get to it in time.
@@StevesTrains these people are also welcome to take shelter in a bathtub or closet if they are scared of getting stuck😭😂
Thank you Dorothy!
Awesome job
Any risk of suffocation? Would you advise including a CO2 monitor in your kit? Great video. Thanks for posting.
It has plenty of vent openings, so if you got buried it wouldn't be any different from being buried in debris above ground in terms of air access. The location is such that all of the house is located to the northeast of the shelter, greatly reducing the risk that debris will pile up much on it since most tornadoes come from the southwest here and push debris northeastward. The CO2 risk isn't something I thought of but an interesting point. I don't think that will be an issue in most cases, but what could be one I suppose is if the gas line to the water heater breaks but the garage isn't destroyed and the methane gas builds up. I would think that the garage door would go before anything else though, so I don't really see CO2 or CH4 buildup being an issue in nearly all cases. Of course you might just be referring to CO2 buildup from the occupants in the shelter. In that case maybe the sensor would be good to have, though it would be rare to be in there long enough for that to be an issue. With the fans we have in there and the vents, along with a hose we have for pumping out water in the event somehow a broken pipe and the orientation of debris conspire to drain water into the shelter (water can't drain in by itself if running across the garage floor), we should always be able to keep enough air flow, but obviously you don't normally know when the CO2 level is getting high.
This kind of shelter is HOT! There is barely air flow!! I prefer the tornado shelter that is located outside which are more roomier!! If yo have this shelter a few battery operating fans/mini fans for better circulating air!!!! Put a igloo that holds a gallon of ice water....and hand held mini spritzers. And reusable cold packs....
@@jessicapabon2105 you are welcome to go out in middle of storm where you get warning late and 2 to 3inch plus hail can knock you out🤷🤦🏼😂
I wouldn’t want it in the garage. If the structure collapses onto the door of the shelter, you are trapped. This happened to a family about five years ago. They almost didn’t get help getting out.
His shelter is registered and there is a car over the shelter door. The car might get crushed but the authorities know where his shelter is.
@@wishingb5859 So you get a bunker to protect yourself but then you have to rely on someone else to come and make sure you get out? And like there's 0 chance that your location could get skipped, lost,or forgotten about? Because you know like if a tornado hits and the cell towers are down that probably means there's no internet as well. No thanks, Self reliance is piece of mind and lightens the job of responders.
Lol, I know, don't worry they have that really hot blonde lady in a skirt, with the glasses and notebook who keeps all their paperwork super organized. And she'll be riding around on the rescue truck with everything on paper so be at ease. (Sorry I to throw that in)
@@smitty_1 People do bunkers outside and water comes in and the door blows off and things fly and land on them, too. But even more than that, people have to run across the yard to get to them at 3 in the morning and don't make it or get pelted by hail or by flying debris. A shelter in the garage is one of the best options - even if your SUV or Truck has debris landing on it, the entrance is still accessible and you are almost outside. Basement ones, you might have to remove half the house to reach them and no shelters, people die more than any other option.
@@smitty_1 Regarding the seeking outside shelters, 78% of injuries from tornados are from people trying to seek shelter and getting injured in that process. That is injuries. Of those, women were 70% more likely to get injured. Perhaps they run slower, have more trouble getting into the shelter, have more trouble keeping the door closed and things like that.
Note, that is injuries. For deaths, 95% come from having the tornado directly come in their area. I am still looking for the stats for house versus storm shelter in a house and outside. The rest die from things like heart attacks, so maybe Kardia's $129 6-lead EKG would be something to have inside of the shelter or a defibrilator. Or a smart watch with EKG.
Very good.
Well worth the money.
Nice shelter. Unfortunately one serious design flaw. If something falls on the hatch and you can't slide the door open...however, you could use a bumper jack against the wall and hatch to slide it open. Just a thought and hopefully you never have to use it.
I noticed too the other shelter owners never mentioning tools to help with escape if something falls over the entrance after the storm is over. You can not totally rely on anyone coming to help and without cutting tools and jacks it could become a coffin.
I would carefully read any contracts that I signed with FEMA. There’s a good chance you’re giving away crucial rights to your property.
Fascinating.
I live in Oklahoma City, and would love to have had the garage shelter installed in the floor. Because my wife is not able to go up or down stairs, that made the buried shelter impossible for us. Our solution was a big-ass steel 4'x6'x6' box with a reinforced door. I suffer from claustrophobia so when I think about being trapped in the small box for a few hours it just creeps me out. I installed a extra large, extra strong in the back of the shelter with a shoring timber and pipe which should push out any debris blocking my door. Anyway, I hope it works, but I also hope I never find out. In OKC, we have a shelter registry so soon after a major flattening, the first responders can clear the shelters on their list. Has saved numerous Okies from spending a long time stuck in a box. Those tornadoes, they are pure evil. One thing my wife said after it was installed, was that I was not allowed to build a railroad around the walls. DANG!
"A few grow lights and you're all set, buddy!"
I'm really curious how many of the hundreds of home owners having FEMA pay for these upgrades are also believers in "small government"? Honestly, this house and neighborhood looks wealthy enough that the owners should be able to afford this kind of upgrade not on the government dime.
great video
Very nice.If you ever have to use it . It will be a priceless investment .
I miss seeing mature and intellegent people. Good job!
Very cool
that pretty nice for your family boss. bless I pray you only use it but never need it
thats pretty cool!
Great idea.
Awesome !
Cool!
Looks perfect for the oil change For sure
Well done. You are doing everything you can to protect your family. I prefer it in the garage. A semi truck may wind up on top of it in the back yard!
Lol the way these storms came thru last week the semi might would land on the garage too…i would just love to HAVE one…. But love the idea of not having to run outside in case of tornado emergency!
Nice!
Whoa you are a fast talker!!
I have the same one in my garage. Jeff Wachsman and his guys were in and out in about 4 hours. Texas also has a mitigation fund process also but it’s not happening every year. If there are disaster recoveries to fund, they fund that instead. I filled 5 gallon pails with clothing for the wife and I in case the absolute worst happens. Tucked them under the stairs.
I thought it was weird but interesting. If this makes this man feel safer at night when he sleeps then so be it.
Given the number of tornadoes in Oklahoma, most homes have shelters, which dramatically reduces death tolls during big tornadoes.
I remember seeing a tornado while chasing with a friend in eads Colorado. Beautiful rope. It did loops on itself. I could also hear it. It prolly barely woulda topped f2 (if there had been anything to hit) , but I could hear it. From a long ways off. Those things are scary. Wonder who does shelters in Colorado. Coincidentally, of course.
As a side benefit, you can replace your oil in your car easier now too :P
This is true
Some protection is better than none 👍