About Us
TornadoSafe is dedicated to quality and excellence starting with our design and manufacturing process and ending with the best installation process in the industry. We manufacture solid, steel shelters and take every necessary step to ensure your shelter is of the highest quality installed with professional service at the most affordable price.
All underground garage units now feature ShelterShield™. This proprietary product encapsulates our shelters, making them impervious to water, soil, spilled fuel or any other corrosive substance found in any normal garage environment.
- Impermeable Polymer Protection
- Non-corrosive and mold resitant coating
- Insulating and non-conductive
- Heavy duty steel construction with 1/4″ steel plate lid
- Front lock sliding door design with TornadoSafe logo vent hole
- Includes an emergency secondary opening hatch
- Leak proof – welded inside, outside and encapsulated with ShelterShield™
- Store away handrail
- Removable 6″ metal steps and 8″ metal benches that are encapsulated with our non-slip coating ShelterShield™
- Lifetime nontransferable warranty against leaking and floating
- Texas Tech Tested
- Exceeds FEMA Standards
Tornado Shelters
All of our shelter models meet or exceed to requirements to qualify for available funding and grants that are available through FEMA, your local city, county or state.
This includes:
- Certified Test Results (Texas Tech Wind, Science, Engineering, & Debris Impact Test)
- Exceeds FEMA 320/361 guidelines for tornado shelters
- Exceeds ICC-500 guidelines for tornado shelters
In-Ground Steel Shelters
Convenience is the key when it comes to safety during a storm. Our below ground tornado shelters are unique because they can be installed in your garage and don’t require the use of valuable square footage. Also, TornadoSafe shelters are out of the weather and out of harm’s way. Installation typically takes between 4-8 hrs depending on the size.
- Meets/Exceeds FEMA 320, 361 and ICC 500 protocols
- Texas Tech Tested
- Heavy duty steel construction with 1/4″ steel plate lid
- Front lock sliding door design with TornadoSafe logo vent
- Includes an emergency secondary opening hatch
- Leak proof – welded inside, outside and encapsulated with ShelterShield™
- Store away handrail
- Removable 6″ metal steps and 8″ metal benches that are encapsulated with our non-slip coating ShelterShield™
- Lifetime nontransferable warranty against leaking and floating
Above-Ground Steel Shelters
Our above ground shelters are engineered, tested and meet the highest quality standards at a competitive price. They come in a variety of sizes ranging from a 3 person to a 16 person unit and are fully painted inside and out with a DuPont Imron Automotive Paint.
- Meets/Exceeds FEMA 320, 361 and ICC 500 protocols
- Texas Tech Tested
- 3/16″ Exterior Skin Steel Plate reinforced with a 2″ x 3″ x 1/4″ channel subframe
- Hilti or equivalent 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ concrete anchoring system
- 8” custom designed air vent
- 3 BHMA/ANSI Grade 1 Dead bolt locking system, with secondary 4 pin locking system
- Bulletproof window comes standard with every shelter
- Double-skinned door (3/16″ exterior plate and 12ga interior sheet0 and a 28 1/2″ to 34″ ADA compliant door
- Door can open to the inside or outside, and can be placed on any side of the shelter
- Door is removable in case of emergency and comes with 3 heavy duty hinges
In-Ground Slope Front
Our below ground concrete clope front shelters are engineered, tested and meet the highest quality standards at a competitive price. We use all of the excess dirt around the shelter as a berm to provide extra protection. This unit comes in 3 sizes, the smalll 5′ x 7′ x 6’2, medium 6′ x 8′ x 6’2 and the large 6’8 x 10 x 6’2. A boom truck is needed for both the medium and large units, so there will need to be a minimum of 9′ wide and 13′ height of clearance. However, for the smaller 5′ x 7′ x 6’2 unit we can use a full size backhoe to complete the installation.
- Meets/Exceeds FEMA 320, 361 and ICC 500 protocols
- Texas Tech Tested
- Handrail with 5 non-slip steps for easy access
- 8″ wind turbine and 6″ vent for ventilation
- Reinforced with steel rebar, fiber mesh and poured with a minimum of 6000 lb psi concrete
- Can be decoratively stamped and/or stained at an additional charge
In-Ground Flat Top
Our below ground concrete flat top shelters are an excellent choice for those who want a shelter without the berm that the slope front unit provides. We remove all of the excess dirt from the installation at no additional charge. This unit comes in 3 sizes, the small 3’8 x 5’8 and 5’10, medium 5′ x 7′ x 6’2 and the large 6’8 x 10 x 6’2. A boom truck is needed for large unit, so there will need to be a minimum of 9’W and 13’H of clearance. However, for the medium unit we can use a full size backhoe to complete the installation. If you have a really tight area that neither the boom truck or full size backhoe can get to, we can install the small with a mini excavator.
- Meet/Exceeds FEMA 320, 361 and ICC 500 protocols
- Texas Tech Tested
- Handrail and 5 non-slip steps for easy access
- 8″ wind turbine and 6″ vent for ventilation
- Reinforced with steel rebar and fiber mesh and poured with 6000 lb psi concrete
- Can be decoratively stamped and/or stained at an additional charge
Installation
TornadoSafe is dedicated to quality and excellence starting with our design and manufacturing process and ending with the best installation process in the industry. We manufacture solid, stell shelters and take every necessary step to ensure your shelter is of the highest quality installed with professional service at the most affordable price.
Convenience is key when it comes to safety during a tornado. Our tornado shelters are unique because they can be installed in your garage and don’t require the use of valuable square footage. Your vehicle can be parked safely over the tornado shelter, still allowing you access when you need it without having to move your vehicle.
The installation process is crucial to ensuring the shelter you buy will last and will maintain it’s quality over time. This process, among many others sets us apart from our competitors.
We take extra steps to ensure attention to detail during your installation. TornadoSafe is known for the extra steps we take to ensure the quality of manufacturing and install, but also to keep you safe when you need it most. We go above and beyond the methods our competitors use for safety, quality and service.
We have strict installation policies at TornadoSafe because we believe the installation is just as important as the product itself. These policies include training with our own unique installation methods, surprise installation checks and monitoring our installer schedules schedules so that they are not working long hours, which in turn can lead to cutting corners.
Watch Our Installation Process
- Installer digs hole for shelter placement. Typically installed 1 foot from garage door opening.
- Work site is kept clean beforehand.
- Hydraulic tamping – Just one of the extra steps we take to ensure a lifetime product. Many competitors simply set the surrounding dirt in by foot.
- Installed in 4 to 6 hours, depending on size.
Dealer Locator
Just type in your zipcode or city, or just click “auto-detect” to find a certified TornadoSafe sales location near you! Thank you for choosing TornadoSafe!
Rebates and Financing
Financing
- Apply for financing at Home Improvement Loan Pros
- Our shelters are now available for purchase at any Lowe’s store. Take advantage of 0% financing with your Lowe’s card!
- Communication Federal Credit Union rates for storm shelters start at .99% for qualified applicants.
Rebates
Rebates are dependent on the city/county in which you reside. There are numerous county and city-specific rebate programs in Oklahoma.
Below is a list of all safe room and tornado shelter rebate programs in Oklahoma:
Contact
For all questions and inquiries, contact us today. We will get back to as soon as possible!
call us today at: 405-848-3017
or visit our showroom at:
7800 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK
call us today at: 405-848-3017
or visit our showroom at:
7800 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK
Preffered Contractor/Builder Program
When it comes to tornado safety, residential contractors play a huge and often unnoticed role. Contractors have the ability to provide potential home buyers with the option of a safe haven from severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that might not be available otherwise.
Because the installation is less labor intensive in new construction, homeowners can save up to $500 on their tornado shelter. With the discounted price for in ground shelters, the cost is significantly lower than a concrete safe room.
Contractors can enter our preferred contractors program to receive additional discounts on every in ground tornado shelter installed in new construction projects. For more information on becoming a preferred contractor click the link below.
By becoming a preferred contractor with TornadoSafe Tornado Shelters you will receive special discounts on all of our in ground tornado shelters as well as priority service that includes installation teams designated solely to your building project to ensure the project is completed on time.
All residential contractors are eligible for this program. Please fill out the short form below and someone will contact you within 1-2 business days with more information on this program.
Please fill out this form if you would like to be a preferred contractor.