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WHY FIBERGLASS?

Many believe fiberglass is the preferred material for constructing a tornado shelter. This is because of its durability, strength, resistance to elements and longevity. (It has been said up to 600 years)

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS?

This is one of the most important questions you could ask. We have been manufacturing and testing shelters since 1998. It takes some time to see if a design is safe and will withstand leaking, floating, collapsing, etc. We recommend before buying a storm shelter that the manufacturer has been producing a design for at least 4 years. Many companies have went out of business due to unproven and unsafe shelters.

CAN CRACKING OCCUR?

This is very rare and is a result of a manufacturing defect or rigid stiff fiberglass. Our manufacturing process almost completely eliminates defects. We strive to produce the best storm shelter available. LIFESAVER STORM SHELTERS ARE GUARANTEED AGAINST CRACKING!

CAN I INSTALL ELECTRICITY IN THIS STORM SHELTER?

Yes, providing you meet your local and state electrical codes.

ARE CELL PHONES AND CB RADIO SIGNALS OBSTRUCTED BY THE STORM SHELTER WALLS?

Fiberglass is widely used in the telecommunications industry because of its
RF permeability and low signal attenuation properties. To date we have had absolutely no complaints of signal loss.

HAVE ANY OF YOUR SHELTERS ACTUALLY BEEN USED IN AN ACTUAL TORNADO?

Yes, one of our shelters had just been installed in 2001 at a home in Science Hill, KY 2 weeks prior to a tornado. This customer was in his storm shelter when the tornado struck. He made it safely through the storm and the shelter showed no signs of damage.

ARE YOU APPROVED BY FEMA?

FEMA does not endorse or approve a tornado shelter. Although they do have recommended guidelines for safety.

WILL STORM SHELTERS COME UP OUT OF THE GROUND OR FLOAT?

Any storm shelter whether it’s a fiberglass, concrete, or a steel shelter can float out of the ground if not installed and anchored properly. We have thoroughly tested our anchors and installations. Simply put, when following our installation instructions, They will NOT float.

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Important Summary:

Be aware of manufactures that try to impress you with patent information and double talk. Find out exactly what part of the shelter is patented and which model carries the patent if they offer multiple units. Also, inquire what purposes the particular patent serves you and if there are additional costs with those patented units.

Beware of claims to hold a membership in the National Storm Shelter Association, website located at http://www.nssa.cc. Only shelters that have passed testing at Texas Tech University, are qualified to proceed with the necessary steps to obtain membership in the NSSA. Ensure that you ask. Some might attempt to influence you by expressing various memberships.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as "FEMA" does not approve or endorse any saferoom or products. Recently, there has legislation and guidelines that manufactures will have to follow in order enter production. Southern Illinois Storm Shelters, Inc. has followed FEMA regulations. Any claim to be "endorsed" by FEMA is false. FEMA is very active in this industry. Stay tuned at their website, keyword "Saferoom": http://www.fema.gov

If you have any other questions or concerns please contact us and we will be glad to address them.

Thank You,
Scott Ingoldsby
Vice President/Operations



	FAQ WHY FIBERGLASS? Many believe fiberglass is the preferred material for constructing a tornado shelter. This is because of its durability, strength, resistance to elements and longevity. (It has been said up to 600 years) HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS? This is one of the most important questions you could ask. We have been manufacturing and testing shelters since 1998. It takes some time to see if a design is safe and will withstand leaking, floating, collapsing, etc. We recommend before buying a storm shelter that the manufacturer has been producing a design for at least 4 years. Many companies have went out of business due to unproven and unsafe shelters. CAN CRACKING OCCUR? This is very rare and is a result of a manufacturing defect or rigid stiff fiberglass. Our manufacturing process almost completely eliminates defects. We strive to produce the best storm shelter available. LIFESAVER STORM SHELTERS ARE GUARANTEED AGAINST CRACKING! CAN I INSTALL ELECTRICITY IN THIS STORM SHELTER? Yes, providing you meet your local and state electrical codes. ARE CELL PHONES AND CB RADIO SIGNALS OBSTRUCTED BY THE STORM SHELTER WALLS? Fiberglass is widely used in the telecommunications industry because of its RF permeability and low signal attenuation properties. To date we have had absolutely no complaints of signal loss. HAVE ANY OF YOUR SHELTERS ACTUALLY BEEN USED IN AN ACTUAL TORNADO? Yes, one of our shelters had just been installed in 2001 at a home in Science Hill, KY 2 weeks prior to a tornado. This customer was in his storm shelter when the tornado struck. He made it safely through the storm and the shelter showed no signs of damage. ARE YOU APPROVED BY FEMA? FEMA does not endorse or approve a tornado shelter. Although they do have recommended guidelines for safety. WILL STORM SHELTERS COME UP OUT OF THE GROUND OR FLOAT? Any storm shelter whether it’s a fiberglass, concrete, or a steel shelter can float out of the ground if not installed and anchored properly. We have thoroughly tested our anchors and installations. Simply put, when following our installation instructions, They will NOT float. M Important Summary: Be aware of manufactures that try to impress you with patent information and double talk. Find out exactly what part of the shelter is patented and which model carries the patent if they offer multiple units. Also, inquire what purposes the particular patent serves you and if there are additional costs with those patented units. Beware of claims to hold a membership in the National Storm Shelter Association, website located at http://www.nssa.cc. Only shelters that have passed testing at Texas Tech University, are qualified to proceed with the necessary steps to obtain membership in the NSSA. Ensure that you ask. Some might attempt to influence you by expressing various memberships. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as "FEMA" does not approve or endorse any saferoom or products. Recently, there has legislation and guidelines that manufactures will have to follow in order enter production. Southern Illinois Storm Shelters, Inc. has followed FEMA regulations. Any claim to be "endorsed" by FEMA is false. FEMA is very active in this industry. Stay tuned at their website, keyword "Saferoom": http://www.fema.gov If you have any other questions or concerns please contact us and we will be glad to address them. Thank You, Scott Ingoldsby Vice President/Operations