Storm Shelters: A Life Saving Invesment
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JACKSON, Tenn. — Year in and year out, severe weather poses a serious threat to West Tennessee. The difference between having a reliable and safe place to wait out the storm can mean the difference between life and death. The VIPIR 7 Storm Team had a chance to meet with Fain Storm Shelters and Storm Shelters of Tennessee to get a closer view of these life saving structures. We got to take a look at how they are made and some of the basic prerequisites people need to own one. Micheal Ross, one of the members of the Fain Storm Shelter, discussed a little about the cost and the options you have when it comes to investing in one of these protective bunkers. “Of course to keep you and your family safe and also we offer three different styles well actually four different styles of storm shelters now,” Ross says. Many homeowners, communities and commercial businesses wonder about the costs, incentives and how often these structures are typically used in a year’s time. These shelters can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $6,500 depending on how much space your family requires. A quick look inside shows that the steel bunker is actually pretty spacious. Some models can even fit up to 12 people and come with foldable benches and stairs to allow extra room. This will increase storage capacity for preparation items of food, clothing and other supplies. On our tour of the Fain Storm Shelter facility, we got to see how these storm shelters are built. The shelters are made from reinforced stainless steel that is doubled for protection against the toughest conditions mother nature can throw at it. Besides the reinforced steel, the shelter is encased in concrete that is then pumped in around the shelter to eliminate any possible movement. Storm Shelters of Tennessee has shelters that are placed right within the garage floor. This allows the user to avoid going out into the elements and the ability to get in and out of the shelter at a moments notice. Lee Watson, the owner of Storm Shelters of Tennessee talks a little about the concept of building the shelter within the home. “The best reason for the tornado shelter to be inside the home is the simple fact that it keeps you having to go outside and get in the rain to get in the shelter,” Watson says. This style shelter also avoids taking up space within your yard or home. Tornado shelters are in high demand right now since the last few years have been quite active across West Tennessee and “Dixie Alley”. Shelters add the needed protection for when severe weather hits.
