There are several advantages of above ground garage storm shelter Texas.
Water
The first advantage is that it is not going to fill up with water or float away when there is a flood. There is a good chance that if you have experienced a tornado in your area, there was probably heavy rains in that area. Therefore, if you live in an area where it is prone to a lot of flooding, then you are going to want to stay away from the below ground shelters. If the shelter that you have becomes flooded, then it is no longer going to be of any use to you and your family.
Disaster
The second advantage is if a disaster happens, are you going to be able to be found. With the below ground storm shelters, there is a chance that you are going to be buried underneath the rubble and debris especially after a tornado has blown through your town. There is always a story in the news about families being trapped in their below ground storm shelter until first responders or their neighbors find them after they have been digging through the rubble. But if you are in an above ground storm shelter, then it is going to be a lot easier for people to find you after a storm.
Entry
The third advantage is that it is very simple to get inside of the above ground storm shelters. This is even true for people who might have mobility challenges. When there is a threat of severe weather in your area and you are using a walker, wheelchair, or scooter, you don’t need the added stress of trying to figure out how you are going to get into the shelter. The above ground storm shelters are going to have a small ramp so that people can enter into the shelter with having the fear of falling. Plus, there is going to be plenty of room inside of the shelter. Therefore, everyone inside of the shelter is going to be able to sit comfortably. You can also add some camping cots or twin beds in there in case you have to be sheltered overnight.
Installation
The fourth advantage is that it is going to be very easy for you to install. This is because they are not going to require you to have a large hole inside of your yard. This also means that none of the concrete will need to be busted out of the floor of the garage or the relocation of the sewer lines or utility lines. Basically, the only thing that you are going to need to do is to set the shelter down on your lawn, anchor it down, and drive away. Plus, you are not going to need to use an overhead crane.
Move
The fifth advantage is that if you move to a different location or city, then the above ground storm shelter will be able to move with you. The storm shelters are an investment that you are going to be making, so you want to buy something that can move with you to your new home. This is also a good idea if you are renting a home. The average family is going to move about twice in a 20 year period of time. You can load and relocate the storm shelter very easy so that you can make sure that the investment that you have made in the storm shelter is going to be protected. This also means that your family is going to be protected for many years to come.
