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Which is better, an underground shelter or an above-ground shelter?
Studies have shown that you are just as safe in an approved/certified above-ground safe room as in a below-ground shelter. In certain situations you could actually be safer in an above-ground shelter, such as when there is flooding or if the door in blocked by debris with no other way out.
Cons for below-ground shelters
- Susceptible to stresses and strains of the ground freezing in the wintertime
- Can be forced out of the ground in areas where the water table is high
- Expensive to dig if bedrock exists
- Possibility of flooding from rain, broken water pipes, or a high water table
- Steep, narrow stairs for entry
Pros for above-ground shelters
- Little or no ground preparation required
- Can be entered easily, particularly by elderly or disabled
- Less chance of flooding from rain or broken pipes
- less expensive to install in most cases
- Can be conveniently located within the house or structure
Above ground with a sliding door design to prevent debris from blocking exit.
Bolt together design for easy construction and relocation.
Wheelchair accessible standard model with an extra wide entryway available.
Made in the USA in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Lifetime Damage Replacement & 5 year Limited Warranty
Removable door latches for quick easy emergency exit.
Optional American Made accessories available.
Heavy duty internal deadbolt for maximum security.
6 shelter sizes to choose from to meet your family’s needs.
ESP Tornado Shelters & Accessories
Swisher takes safety and home security seriously for its customers. That’s why we are proud to offer above ground tornado shelters and storm safety shelters. Emergency Security Preparedness Safety Shelters, or ESP Safety Shelters, are perfect for our customers who are looking for a steel tornado shelter or safe room for severe weather.
Swisher ESP storm safety shelters are American-made and reviewed by registered structural engineers. Our tornado shelters have also undergone successful testing at the Texas Tech National Wind Institution, and sustained impacts of forces equivalent to EF5 tornadoes. In addition, our ESP Safety Shelters have been verified by the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) to be in compliance with FEMA 320, FEMA 361 and the ICC-500-2014 Code requirements when installed per the manufacturer’s guidelines and inspected by a qualified inspector. We offer several designs, including wheelchair-accessible layouts, and you can also shop for extra accessories, such as benches, shelves, and lighting. Let us help you prepare and secure your steel safe room with our above ground tornado shelters and storm shelters.
