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A storm shelter or storm cellar is a type of underground bunker designed to protect the occupants from severe weather, particularly tornadoes. They are most frequently seen in the Midwest (" Tornado Alley ") and Southeastern (" Dixie Alley ") United States where tornadoes are generally frequent and the low water table permits underground livings .
Modern above ground storm shelter. The term "tornado preparedness" refers to safety precautions made before the arrival of and during a tornado.Historically, the steps taken have varied greatly, depending on location, or time remaining before a tornado was expected.
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The house's occupants took refuge in a storm pit situated nearby, and while left unharmed, the tornado partially exposed the storm pit, causing soil to be drawn up and removed from around the entrance. The force of the tornado caused another underground storm shelter to heave upwards slightly. [14]
Two occupants of a well-built storm shelter were injured when the tornado tore the door off of its hinges; the home that the shelter rested under was completely destroyed. [14] The tornado dropped a car into the kitchen of another home, but the owner of the home survived. [15] [16]
For strong storms or tornadoes, a storm safe room must be built to withstand high winds and flying debris, even if the rest of the residence becomes severely damaged or destroyed. Specific concerns include: [2] The safe room should be adequately anchored to the foundation to resist overturning and uplift.