What size storm shelter should I buy?
Aside from the recommended 3 square feet of floor space per person set by FEMA, that is completely up to you (and the amount of space available.)
You NEED room to stand in the storm shelter while you wait for the tornado to pass. However, you may WANT additional space for sitting, for pets, or for an emergency kit filled with all the essentials like food, water, flashlights, a radio, etc.
Here at Tornado Alley Armor, we have many different sizes to choose from and if you are local you can stop by the show room and try out four of our most popular models (Champion, Defender, Rampart, and Guardian) for yourself.
If you aren’t nearby one of our locations, another option is to use tape to map out the size of the safe room on your floor and have everyone you plan to protect stand inside. This will give you an estimated idea of what size shelter you need for your family.
The chart below has our standard models and their square footage, but the train doesn’t stop there! We also build custom sized tornado shelters.
Happy Taping!