Wow. Ya'll are planing on me really needing help. Luckily the door to storm room opens IN so debris falling down won't block the door. Then I only have to make it 3 feet to a window.

Also, FD is two blocks away and know of storm room location. (due both for storms, and ammo stored. told them if burning to let it go) Since I let FD and PD SWAT use my 5th wheel trailer as a back-up CP and place to cool off during big events/training they tend to look out for me and the family.

Once in SWAT (MP SRT) you can always find friends there. Just have to know who to ask.

If I ever get my FAT A%& back in shape may even get back into reserve law enforcement. Shot several times with their snipers, and held my own

Not for me. Got all I need. Thought others might be interested.

"...only have to make it 3 feet to a window..."

Isn't that assuming that the window (and the wall it is in), not to mention the roof and all supports, are still standing, and not in a pile on top of you???

IF it gets that bad, then daylight will probably be visible. (or night)

As the builder, I did several Experiments/Improvements to the structure as tests to start including on customer homes. It is built to advanced seismic codes in conjunction with an engineer from cal tech and hurricane framing code from florida and la tech.

Additionally, I did tremendous amounts of "Green" things before "Green" was WAY COOL MAN, to see if it really was worth the cost to customers.

Between My employees and family I generally have a "test house" every 1 - 2 years. They get free upgrades I want to test, I get to see how it worked long run. (energy bills, foundation movement, etc)

Basically I knew I was going to be here 10 years, so I put it ALL in.

If the doomsday scenario of someone's choice comes, I really think all or part of the structure will be here. (baring nukes and EF 4-5 tornados).

Plus, like I said FD and PD are buds. Will probably be looking for me for 5th wheel any way. If any patrol guys are close, they often stop in during storms. (starting to wonder if I am sheltering them until storm passes so then they can work.)

Biggest trick is not letting the entire neighborhood in on the secret. I just don't have room for everyone. You cannot imagine how fun turning someone away is.

Sounds like you have it covered. I do not live in an area where a Tornado is likely so take this question with a grain so salt. Have considered putting an old car or truck jack down there? It could be used to push debris out of the way when used with a post of some sort.

Your location shows W. Texas and you say a tornado is not likely? Is this the same Texas that is south of Oklahoma and North of Mexico?

All of Texas is likely to see tornados (except underground), so please be careful.

Yes, I have 2 Hi-Lift Jacks like you see ranchers use building fence.

Thanks for the idea