Where To Install Your Above-Ground Storm Shelter

Storm shelters offer one of the best methods to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a powerful tornado. But where you place the shelter on your property can influence its overall effectiveness. This is where to install your above-ground storm shelter to ensure you’re safe from anything the environment might throw your way.

General Placement Rules

When you’re placing a shelter inside your house, the first thing to consider is its elevation. These products must be installed at least a foot above the flood elevation height on the home’s lowest floor. This maximizes your shelter’s safety by reducing its potential exposure to water. Make sure as well that your product is installed away from utility boxes and that it’s not blocking any interior doors or appliances. Doing so will reduce the risk of potential blockages and make it much easier for you to enter and exit quickly.

However, if your space is limited, you still don’t need to worry. Swisher’s ESP safety shelters are specially designed to allow for smooth and easy access while remaining compact in size. Their sleek sliding doors open and close effortlessly while conserving space inside and outside of the unit. This has given us the means to make our shelters slightly smaller without jeopardizing the room you have in the interior. Despite this unique door style, our shelters still lock tightly with a three-pin securing system. They even have a fourth securing component that you can slide into place from the inside.

Different Placement Options

As for where you should install your above-ground storm shelter, you should choose a spot that you can access quickly and easily in a time of crisis. This could be the garage, a closet, or even your basement, depending on its specifications. Picking a spot that the entire family can get to at around the same time is preferred as well. It’s also important that you keep this area free of clutter and other belongings to ensure it stays fully accessible and operational in case you need it. After all, the less time you take to get to safety, the better off you and your loved ones will be during a storm.

If you’re looking for the safest and most secure above-ground tornado shelter made in the United States, Swisher has just what you need. Our products provide ample protection from even the strongest storms and can act as a vault to store some of your most precious valuables. As such, they’re one of the best resources for you to have—no matter where you choose to place them within your home.