Though each installation holds the potential to be a unique experience, the following is a sequence
of pictures from one average below ground storm shelter installation.
Refuge 2, before installation
Breaking ground
Backhoe digging hole
Still digging
Shelter being lifted toward hole
Shelter in hole
In the hole with the shelter preparing the anchor unit
Tie-down straps anchoring shelter
Covering shelter with dirt
Hand raking dirt around shelter
Installation finished
Shelter being placed in hole
Inside look at partially installed shelter
Drilling anchors in the ground
Installing air vent pipes
Grading the area back out
Installation inspection
As you see from these pictures, there are several steps to installing an underground storm shelter. Most installations
take a couple of hours and are completed with no complications. The rare complications which come up are handled as
necessary in the most sensible manner possible, but at this time the only problem we have had during any installations
was an unexpected rain shower which delayed the installation just a bit.
Storm Shelters of Northwest Florida, Inc. 6656E Highway 77 Chipley,
FL 32428 (850) 258-2752 or (850) 258-2753
