Storm shelters. Above/below ground?
May 10, 2015 19:45:42 GMT -7
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Post by thywar on May 10, 2015 19:45:42 GMT -7
As you might expect here in Oklahoma storm shelters are big business. Was reading this article and wondering if any of you have shelters and what type, what's in them and what's the warning you need to go there?
From Tulsa NBC station
Pros, cons of above vs. below ground shelters
Russ McCaskey
Updated 10:34 AM CDT
Storms in Oklahoma are unpredictable, scary and sometimes deadly.
That’s why it’s always important to be prepared. One way to insure safety is to buy a safe room.
But this week massive flooding caused a creek to overflow its banks and water ran into a storm cellar trapping a woman in Bridge Creek.
Another dangerous incident occurred where a cellar popped over, out of the ground, due to flooding.
With those scenarios in mind, it’s important to research each type of safe room before you purchase.
At Southern Safe Rooms in Tulsa they only sell above ground units.
"With ours if the garage collapses and a tree falls in front of a door. The door opens in. You are still up right and you still have the ability to get out."
There are pros and cons of both above and below ground safe rooms.
In-ground cellars can flood or have debris blocking the doors.
Above ground units take up space and some worry they may not withstand flying debris.
To find out more information about each, 2 Works for You traveled to the Texas Tech Wind Research Center.
PHOTO GALLERY - Storm shelters put to the test
The facility in Lubbock, Texas is home to scientists who launch wood and metal to simulate storm damage. The cannon simulates wind at 250 miles per hour.
A storm shelter would be considered a failure if the steel is pushed inward more than three inches.
Researchers say product that withstand this test are considered safe.
Below ground shelters have some flooding concerns for those living near rivers, lakes or creeks.
So, it’s up to you as the buyer to decide which is better for your family.
From Tulsa NBC station
Pros, cons of above vs. below ground shelters
Russ McCaskey
Updated 10:34 AM CDT
Storms in Oklahoma are unpredictable, scary and sometimes deadly.
That’s why it’s always important to be prepared. One way to insure safety is to buy a safe room.
But this week massive flooding caused a creek to overflow its banks and water ran into a storm cellar trapping a woman in Bridge Creek.
Another dangerous incident occurred where a cellar popped over, out of the ground, due to flooding.
With those scenarios in mind, it’s important to research each type of safe room before you purchase.
At Southern Safe Rooms in Tulsa they only sell above ground units.
"With ours if the garage collapses and a tree falls in front of a door. The door opens in. You are still up right and you still have the ability to get out."
There are pros and cons of both above and below ground safe rooms.
In-ground cellars can flood or have debris blocking the doors.
Above ground units take up space and some worry they may not withstand flying debris.
To find out more information about each, 2 Works for You traveled to the Texas Tech Wind Research Center.
PHOTO GALLERY - Storm shelters put to the test
The facility in Lubbock, Texas is home to scientists who launch wood and metal to simulate storm damage. The cannon simulates wind at 250 miles per hour.
A storm shelter would be considered a failure if the steel is pushed inward more than three inches.
Researchers say product that withstand this test are considered safe.
Below ground shelters have some flooding concerns for those living near rivers, lakes or creeks.
So, it’s up to you as the buyer to decide which is better for your family.
