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Safe Rooms as Wedding Gifts

Safe room donations have become a popular wedding gift for couples residing in Tornado Alley. Many Midwestern engaged couples are foregoing crock-pots and blenders for a more practical gift- one that could potentially save their life. The sale of storm safe rooms has risen significantly in light of recent tornado damage in the South and Midwest. Tornadoes have been reported more and more frequently throughout the past few years. They have also grown in size and intensity, which is exhibited by the damage they leave behind. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is also partly responsible for the sudden increase in safe room sales. They have given grants to certain states to ensure the economic availability of these safe rooms. In some areas, safe rooms are legally required as per regulatory standards. Some 60 people are killed by tornadoes every year in the U.S. Storm safe rooms have proven to be lifesaving in many cases. That is why Midwestern newlyweds opt for donations as wedding gifts so they can afford to have them.

Elephant Safe Rooms offers tornado shelters to protect you and your family in the event of a tornado. We provide above ground, underground, and paneled installation kits- all of which are built to withstand 250 mph winds as well as storm debris. We have a variety of dimensions that accommodate anywhere from 2 to 40 people. Elephant Safe Rooms also offers custom dimensions for spaces that are not standard. All structures are 7” high, come fully welded with 32” 7-point security doors for safety, and are crafted with ¼ plate steel.

Safe Rooms:

Our above ground safe rooms can be installed freestanding or attached to your house from outside. If you want to be able to access the safe room from inside your home, we can install the structure adjacent to any exterior wall. Then an access door can be installed to allow easy entry to your safe room. Safe rooms come in 4’, 6’, and 8’ wide dimensions, but customized dimensions are also available. 12 gauge steel protects against tornado force wind speeds. Sheltered air vents filter out debris to allow air into the space.

Storm Safe Rooms:

Storm safe rooms offer maximum protection from tornadoes. They are installed underground with 6’ wide dimensions. For access, you have the option of a stairway, or an overhead hatch with a ladder. A secondary entry point can also be added for additional security in case debris is blocking one of the escape hatches. These bunkers are able to accommodate anywhere between 6 and 26 people depending on your safety needs. 12 gauge steel protects against tornado force wind speeds. Sheltered air vents filter out debris to allow air into the space.

Panelized Safe Room Kit:

A panelized safe room kit allows you to retrofit any room in your house into a tornado shelter or storage room. These kits come in 6’ and 8’ wide dimensions. The kit comes with a series of 12 gauge steel panels that are steel-bolted together to provide optimal safety for you and your family. These kits can also be installed freestanding as long as they are supported by a concrete base. 12 gauge steel protects against tornado force wind speeds. Sheltered air vents filter out debris to allow air into the space.