Storm Shelters in Joplin, MO

What we can help with

People in Joplin remember May 22, 2011. That evening an EF5 tornado tore straight through the middle of town and killed more than 150 people. In the months and years that followed, many local families decided to put in a storm shelter of their own.

We are a referral service, and we don't sell or install shelters ourselves. We put you in touch with an independent installer who works in the Joplin area, and they handle the quote and the work.

Where we take requests

Joplin, Webb City, Carthage, Carl Junction, Neosho. See all areas.

How we get you a quote

1. You call or send the form.
2. We pass your request to an independent local company.
3. They call you, ask questions and quote.
4. You decide. No obligation.

Things to know about shelters here

Tornado season usually peaks in the spring, but dangerous storms can show up during almost any month of the year. There's no reason to wait until April to start planning a shelter.

The ground around here can be very rocky. Chert and limestone sit close to the surface in a lot of yards, so digging may take heavier equipment than people expect.

Old lead and zinc mines run underneath parts of the area. Ask your installer how they check the ground before they start digging, especially on older properties.

Look for shelters that are built and tested to FEMA P-361 or the ICC 500 standard, and ask the installer to show you the paperwork that proves the testing was done.

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