FamilySAFE

FamilySAFE provides EF5-tested above ground tornado shelters and safe rooms.

Storm Shelter Questions

Our Take on Why Above-Ground Protection is the Gold Standard for DFW Families

At FamilySAFE Shelters, we believe that when the sirens wail across North Texas, you shouldn’t have to struggle with steep stairs or worry about rising floodwaters. Protecting your loved ones is our singular mission, which is why we’ve spent decades perfecting the safest above-ground solutions. As the original pioneers of steel safe rooms, our commitment…

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Storm Shelter Maintenance: Keeping Your Shelter in Top Condition

Owning one of our custom-built storm shelters is the first step toward safety, but regular maintenance ensures that protection never wavers. Your shelter is a life-saving investment that requires periodic attention to remain functional and comfortable. In this guide, we will walk you through the essential steps to keep your FamilySAFE shelter storm-ready. Conduct Routine…

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Storm Shelter Q & A

Why Can’t I Install My Storm Shelter Myself? We get asked this question often when delivering quotes for our above ground storm shelters. Handy homeowners want to take care of placing and installing their storm shelter themselves. But there are several reasons why FamilySAFE only allows our trained installers to place and anchor our storm…

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Question: Why Don’t you put steel floors in your tornado shelters?

We sometimes get great questions from customers about our storm shelters, and are more than happy to share the answers. Wendy asks “Why do you not put floors in your shelters?” We used to put floors in our storm shelters, over 15 years ago. Now there are several good reasons not to: If the room…

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