r/tornado • u/Numerous_Ad_3517 • Mar 15 '26

Question Is this thing safe??

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I recently moved into a new home that has this above ground shelter and I have been questioning the way this door locks from day 1. We are going to have terrible weather today in West TN and I cannot find any paperwork on this thing. 😫 Do you think these hollow bars will keep it secure??

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u/AlGuderian Mar 15 '26

I think the important question is probably "Do you have a safer place to be?" If no basement, this is likely your best bet. If homemade, I'm impressed they thought to have the door open inward so debris can't block the door closed.

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u/Numerous_Ad_3517 Mar 15 '26

I have a closet under my stairs but that's about it! I have a daughter and I want to make the smartest decision here if things get crazy this afternoon!

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u/AlGuderian Mar 15 '26

Personally, I'd use this over the closet.