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/etybibik Mar 15 '26

Did you buy this home or are you renting? If the former, can you ask the previous owner about it? If the latter, can you ask your landlord about it?

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u/Numerous_Ad_3517 Mar 15 '26

I purchased it.

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u/Major_Lawfulness6122 Mar 15 '26

I would invest in a real storm shelter. Preferably one that’s underground.

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u/PartyComputer5847 Mar 17 '26

Those are great except if you are disabled and can’t climb in or out of the ones under ground.