5 Reasons Your Home Should Have a Tornado Shelter

With the climate clock ticking closer and closer to the impending doomsday, Americans across the country have noticed an exponential increase in storms, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. If you live in Oklahoma, you are even more likely to fall prey to the ever-present threat of inclement weather and tornadoes.

We don’t mean to sound so paranoid but having a tornado shelter to seek refuge in while a tornado wreaks havoc can literally be the difference between life and death.

Why are Tornado Shelters So Essential to Oklahoman Homes?

Safety and Protection

The primary reason storm-safe rooms are so important is the protection they offer. When the sky darkens and a storm brews on the horizon, the first thing you want to do is retire with your family to a safe place. EF5 Tornado Shelters build safe rooms that can be trusted to keep you and your loved ones safe. We offer both above-ground and underground options to meet our clients’ requirements best.

Stay Tension-free

Oklahomans know better than anyone else the perils of a tornado. Having a safe room to retreat to when danger strikes close relieves you of anxiety. Investing in a tornado shelter comes with unparalleled peace of mind at knowing that your family is safe no matter how bad the storm gets.

Accessible and Disability Friendly

Unfortunately, even until very recently shelters seldom catered to the needs of disabled individuals. Not only does it defeat the entire purpose of having a safe room, but it is also incredibly ableist. EF 5 storm shelters are made keeping in mind the special provisions that allow shelters to be disability friendly. Both above-ground and in-ground shelters are equipped with ramps and easy access opening and closing mechanisms. This also ensures that the children and elderly don’t have a hard time with the storm shelter.

Additional Storage Space

Storm shelters are also used as storage spaces by some families. Homeowners now recognize the need for effective space management. Given such, there has been a rise in demand for shelters that can double as storage facilities. Garage storm shelters for example can be used to park your car and seek shelter during a severe thunderstorm. Some homes also modify their basement to accommodate tornado shelters.

Boost Real Estate Value

Did you know that properties with storm safe rooms sell for significantly higher than those that do not? Oklahoma City in fact reports an increase in real estate value by 3.5% to 5% due to the addition of a storm shelter. It only makes sense that buyers look for homes with provisions for safety in the event a brutal tornado hits the state.

Invest in Quality Storm Shelters

A storm shelter is more than a piece of real estate, it involves the protection and well-being of you and your family amidst extreme weather conditions. Our tornado shelters are FEMA-approved. We were voted the best safe room company in Oklahoma City and Edmond (for the fourth year in a row mind you) and it only reinforces the sincerity and hard work we put in behind ensuring that our customers stay well-protected. Our storm shelters will keep you safe, no matter how bad a tornado rages on. To contact EF 5 Tornado Shelters, give us a call at (405) 509-6888.