FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Yes! an EF5 tornado has ground-level wind speeds of up to 200 mph, while our shelters are designed to withstand 250 mph winds.

Can the steel door hold up to the impact from debris?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

The doors on our shelters were tested at the Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center. In order to pass the test, the door and frame must resist the impact from a 15 lb. 2x4 shot at 100 miles per hour.

Do the doors swing inward or outward?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Our doors swing outward but are designed to be removed in the event that something is slightly obstructing it from being opened.

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Unlike steel structures, concrete typically does not impede cellular phone signals.

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Yes. The shelter's ventilation is sized based on the number of occupants the shelter is rated for. The shelters meet the ventilation requirements of both the FEMA 320 Guideline as well as the NSSA/ICC Standard.

Can I get locked in a shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

No. The door can be opened from the inside even if the lock is in place on the outside.

Central Alabama Storm Shelters

Storm Shelters to Give You Peace of Mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Can the steel door hold up to the impact from debris?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Do the doors swing inward or outward?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Can I get locked in a shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Central Alabama Storm Shelters

Storm Shelters to Give You Peace of Mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Can the steel door hold up to the impact from debris?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Do the doors swing inward or outward?

Will an above ground shelter protect me from an EF5 tornado?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Will a cellphone work inside the shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Can I get locked in a shelter?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

Do the shelters have adequate ventilation?

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