What Is Storm Shelter?
A reinforced place to go during a tornado, such as a basement shelter, a safe room, or an underground cellar. In technical terms: A hardened structure intended to protect occupants from severe windstorms; residential and community shelters meeting ICC 500 are the standard, while basements and interior rooms offer less protection.
Also called: Tornado Shelter, Storm Cellar
Storm Shelter In Plain English
A reinforced place to go during a tornado, such as a basement shelter, a safe room, or an underground cellar.
The Technical Definition
A hardened structure intended to protect occupants from severe windstorms; residential and community shelters meeting ICC 500 are the standard, while basements and interior rooms offer less protection. Distinct from hurricane evacuation shelters.
Lessons That Use Storm Shelter
- Tornado Safety Unit 8: Tornadoes
