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I know all will agree, our
weather has become so unpredictable that there is a desperate need
for these, for our places of work, or for any facility which we have
to visit, or take our loved ones. Who of us wouldn’t feel better
about going to such a place that takes this into consideration.
We custom
build each one, so we can build most any size and style with multiple
entrances for quick access. The above ground Safe Shed would be
an excellent choice. When dealing with the
public you may have to consider is the shelter safe and also how
accessible is it. This above ground is easily accessible and
safe. Because it goes above ground we've built it very strong.
It also been tested to be sure. We took it
to Texas Tech Wind Science Research Center and had our Safe Room
tested in a smaller one, but when we build it larger, we beef it up
even more, but use the same technique as the one tested. We
also add more of the 4 inch channel to protect you from falling
debris. It was tested for 250 mph wind
force. This would be an excellent
choice for such as Nursing Homes, Medical Facilities, Day Care
Centers, Schools, etc. This could even be built right at the back
of your present building on a concrete slab, then
siding added to match your building. Once the siding is on the
Safe Shed it looks very nice and the siding could be incorporated
into the rest of the building, and you'd never know the steel
structure was underneath it. You could also use it for storage
and safe keeping of any valuables.
In considering the size of
the shelter you would need, FEMA offers a standard of Criteria, for your
consideration of this. They say about:
5 sq ft per person
- adults standing 6 sq ft per person
seated 10 sq ft per person
wheelchair users 30 sq ft per bedridden
persons
So if you have, for
example, a 6
X 24 it would accommodate
about 24 people sitting, about 14 wheel chairs, or you could figure
an estimated average of a combination of both. This is
adults, and only a standard. Usually more can fit, when a
situation of need arises.
Please go to our Contact Page and click on the model you feel would be best suited
for your needs and see how each is built, and what basic features go
with each, such as, fully carpeted, bench seats (benches offered on
underground models only) etc. Just for a quick estimate, the cost usually runs about
$100.00 per sq ft on these shelters, plus whatever extras, such as
an extra entrance way would be added to this. We can also add bunk
beds in each end for those who might need it, or should you need to
spend the night.
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