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<blockquote data-quote="C_Hallbert" data-source="post: 3980654" data-attributes="member: 42957"><p>I have an above ground shelter from Safe Sheds</p><p><a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjMt5jn-7v9AhXPFtQBHexxCBQYABAeGgJvYQ&cit=CkUKCQiAjPyfBhD7ARI0AIG4uTL6mk4mT60mt4EhsbFKsQU4wPaoYU4L7CexRDaqfWtJsgzY3w0Xm9x_qUlnHMnY4RoCFebw_wcB&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESauD2PouYImNbXXizPQEtApDl321kISv7rXgyLrFkOh498StK8eMjso7iEhk6ns5078dWCWxwBHF1kwQUGlbcbX4OtfM1R3-yDYqR5TT8yvqkNTYiFqmX0vdXsTOe4wIYDQhQE5eAuZyMuW0&sig=AOD64_3qg6fJF7eOUpNvM82WHVseYRoczA&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiujIzn-7v9AhWtl2oFHbv_ARIQ0Qx6BAgOEAE" target="_blank">https://www.safesheds</a></p><p></p><p>at one of our homes 0outside McAlester in Pittsburg County. It’s same model as those installed at Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood. 24,000 lbs reinforced concrete anchored to the ground, metal puncture protection in the roof, heavy steel door and optional bolted escape hatch, L: 10’ W: 8’. H: 6’7”, Max Occupancy 12. I had it placed about 100’ feet from the house to reduce the possibility of being trapped in a virtual oven within the burning wreckage af my home. I’m physically disabled and can’t effectively use an in-ground shelter. Over about 10 years, I went in it twice based on my own interpretation of radar The last time we used it during a tornado warning there were 9 neighbors, 3 dogs sharing it with my wife and I. It also serves to store some gardening equipment and a floor jack but keep 2 lanterns, drinking water, snacks, chairs, sledge hammer, pick, shovel, saw and first aid kit at all times. The cost with shipping was $6,700 back then. This winter I deposited 10% down and ordered another for delivery this summer in Alabama at a total cost of $9.100. I told my neighbors in Oklahoma they could use it without asking anytime whether we’re home, or not, and I’ll tell my neighbors here the same. I don’t lay up in it and won’t use it unless there is clear evidence of an actual threat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="C_Hallbert, post: 3980654, member: 42957"] I have an above ground shelter from Safe Sheds [URL='https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjMt5jn-7v9AhXPFtQBHexxCBQYABAeGgJvYQ&cit=CkUKCQiAjPyfBhD7ARI0AIG4uTL6mk4mT60mt4EhsbFKsQU4wPaoYU4L7CexRDaqfWtJsgzY3w0Xm9x_qUlnHMnY4RoCFebw_wcB&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESauD2PouYImNbXXizPQEtApDl321kISv7rXgyLrFkOh498StK8eMjso7iEhk6ns5078dWCWxwBHF1kwQUGlbcbX4OtfM1R3-yDYqR5TT8yvqkNTYiFqmX0vdXsTOe4wIYDQhQE5eAuZyMuW0&sig=AOD64_3qg6fJF7eOUpNvM82WHVseYRoczA&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiujIzn-7v9AhWtl2oFHbv_ARIQ0Qx6BAgOEAE']https://www.safesheds[/URL] at one of our homes 0outside McAlester in Pittsburg County. It’s same model as those installed at Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood. 24,000 lbs reinforced concrete anchored to the ground, metal puncture protection in the roof, heavy steel door and optional bolted escape hatch, L: 10’ W: 8’. H: 6’7”, Max Occupancy 12. I had it placed about 100’ feet from the house to reduce the possibility of being trapped in a virtual oven within the burning wreckage af my home. I’m physically disabled and can’t effectively use an in-ground shelter. Over about 10 years, I went in it twice based on my own interpretation of radar The last time we used it during a tornado warning there were 9 neighbors, 3 dogs sharing it with my wife and I. It also serves to store some gardening equipment and a floor jack but keep 2 lanterns, drinking water, snacks, chairs, sledge hammer, pick, shovel, saw and first aid kit at all times. The cost with shipping was $6,700 back then. This winter I deposited 10% down and ordered another for delivery this summer in Alabama at a total cost of $9.100. I told my neighbors in Oklahoma they could use it without asking anytime whether we’re home, or not, and I’ll tell my neighbors here the same. I don’t lay up in it and won’t use it unless there is clear evidence of an actual threat. [/QUOTE]
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