Welded steel above-ground enclosures. Tom Bennett, general manager of Jim Giles' Certified Safe Rooms in Sapulpa, said the typical storm shelter customer buys the welded-steel, 4-by-6-foot safe ...

Where should I take shelter? The ideal places to take shelter are enclosed, underground shelters and basements, or a safe room above ground that’s designed to withstand tornadic winds.

Where should I take shelter? The ideal places to take shelter are enclosed, underground shelters and basements, or a safe room above ground that’s designed to withstand tornadic winds.

Underground or in-ground storm shelter Installed below ground, typically in a backyard, garage or basement. Pros: Extremely durable and safe against high winds and flying debris.

Above-ground tornado shelters can result in lower construction costs and are often more accessible than traditional underground bunkers.

More than 10,000 above and below-ground safe rooms have been built so far using that money. But that funding comes with trade offs.

Where should I take shelter? The ideal places to take shelter are enclosed, underground shelters and basements, or a safe room above ground that’s designed to withstand tornadic winds.

The ideal places to take shelter are enclosed, underground shelters and basements, or a safe room above ground that’s designed to withstand tornadic winds.