Whats wrong with my underground shelter? Won it provide me protection from tornados?
Your outside cellar will likely provide safe refuge during a severe wind event. However, research indicates that people are reluctant to interrupt normal living patterns and are prone to wait till the last minute to seek shelter in a cellar remote from the home. This delay subjects you and your family to flying debris while traveling to the cellar. Attempting to reach a remote shelter after a storm is in progress can therefore be extremely dangerous. When a cellar is all that is available, one should pay close attention to local warning systems, public sirens, TV, radio and weather radios and not delay when a warning is issued.
