HORSES A Safe Room For Horses By Emily Fought | April 27, 2022 Photo by: Mary Ellen Hickman Share Tornado season puts fear into many people. The safety of their family and animals is at jeopardy. A safe room is designed to offer protection against storms like tornados and hurricanes. You can rest more comfortably knowing that you have a safety plan in place! A Horse-Friendly Safe Room Mary Ellen Hickman on Facebook shared her safe room designed to hold horses, dogs, cats, and people. She resides in Oklahoma where tornados are a real concern! She has already had to use this above ground building. Luckily, everyone was safe and happy until the storm passed. Photo by: Mary Ellen Hickman It's located right off her main barn for easy access. Each horse can be placed into one of the ten tie stalls. Photo by: Mary Ellen Hickman It's rated to withstand an F5 tornado. You can find more information on the necessary requirements at FEMA.gov. Photo by: Mary Ellen Hickman It was constructed back in 2014 at $300 per lineal foot with specs of 8' tall, 8" walls and a 4'X7' storm door with 3 dead bolts. The inside extras are an additional fee. Prices have likely increased over the years though! Photo by: Mary Ellen Hickman If you live in an area where tornados are common, then this building is a great investment! It can protect your family and beloved animals. HORSES | barn building horses protection safe room safety shed tornado weather