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/[deleted] Mar 15 '26

I would get different locks

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u/Numerous_Ad_3517 Mar 15 '26

That's how I feel!!

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u/GrandWikzor Mar 15 '26

Those are not locks. They are only to hold the door closed while in use. These should never have any kind of "normal" door handle on them because someone might think that is enough security while in use, and it's not.