Survive A Storm Panelized 4x4 5-Person Interior 10 Gauge Bolt Together Kit
💳 Pre-qualify in ~2 minutes with no impact to your credit score.
Why Buy From Home Power Tech?
✅ Manufacturer Direct Warranties
✅ Flexible Monthly Payments
✅ 30-Day Hassle-Free Returns
✅ U.S.-Based Customer Support
Questions before ordering? We're an authorized Survive-A-Storm dealer.
Call or text us at 727-334-0176. We're happy to walk you through delivery and help you request a separate quote for placement, anchoring, or installation if needed.
The FAQs below answer many common questions. You'll see the shelter price and applicable delivery charge at checkout before placing your order.
After your order is placed, a Survive-A-Storm representative will contact you to coordinate delivery and discuss any additional services you need.
Delivery, Placement & Installation Questions
How much is shipping and where will the shelter be delivered?
Survive-A-Storm shelters ship by specialized freight carrier. Freight is charged separately based on the delivery state and is displayed at checkout. Georgia currently receives standard freight delivery at no additional charge. Standard freight delivery is generally curbside or to the accessible end of the driveway and does not include moving the shelter into a garage, through a gate, onto a backyard or exterior pad, or to another final installation location.
Why is freight charged separately from the shelter price?
These shelters are large, heavy steel products that require specialized freight transportation, and delivery costs vary significantly by destination. Keeping freight separate allows Home Power Tech to keep the shelter price itself highly competitive while charging a transparent destination-based freight rate. Your applicable freight charge is shown at checkout before payment.
How long does delivery take?
Estimated delivery is generally 15–20 business days. Delivery timing may vary based on product availability, freight-carrier scheduling, destination, weather, holidays, and access conditions. Freight carriers may contact you to coordinate delivery.
Does curbside delivery include unloading or moving the shelter?
No. These are large, heavy steel shelters, and the freight carrier’s standard service does not include final placement. Depending on the model and delivery conditions, a forklift, crane, skid steer, rollback, pallet equipment, or other specialized equipment may be needed. The property must also be safely accessible to a commercial freight truck.
Does this shelter arrive assembled?
No. This model is delivered as a modular steel panel system. The panels must be moved to the final location, bolted together on site, and properly anchored. The panelized design is intended for locations where a fully welded shelter may not fit through existing access points, including certain closets, bedrooms, basements, garages, apartments, offices, and interior spaces.
Is installation included in the product price?
No. Installation, anchoring, final placement, and specialized unloading are not included in the listed product price unless expressly stated otherwise. Professional placement and installation may be available for a separate quote in select service areas. Availability depends on the ZIP code, shelter model, site access, concrete, required equipment, installer travel, and scheduling.
Where may professional installation be available?
Professional service may be available in select areas of Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Kansas, and Arkansas, subject to address and installer confirmation. Call, email, or leave a note with your ZIP code, shelter model, intended location, and requested services so we can obtain a quote. Customers outside a supported area may use a qualified local contractor and the model-specific manufacturer instructions.
What can an installation or placement quote include?
Depending on availability and the property, a separate quote may include specialized unloading, moving the shelter from the curb to an accessible garage or prepared pad, panel assembly, drilling, anchoring, and professional installation. Concrete-pad construction is not automatically included and must be specifically confirmed in writing.
Does the shelter have to be anchored to concrete?
Yes. Above-ground Survive-A-Storm shelters must be anchored using the manufacturer-specified anchoring layout and hardware. Many installations use an existing concrete foundation, but concrete thickness, condition, strength, edge distance, reinforcement, cracks, utilities, and local requirements must be evaluated for the exact model and site. Do not pour a pad or assume an existing slab is suitable solely from general website language—confirm the model-specific instructions first.
Can the manufacturer pour the concrete pad?
Survive-A-Storm states that its factory installation teams do not pour concrete. If a new pad is needed, it generally must be prepared by a qualified local concrete contractor before shelter placement or installation, following the exact shelter requirements.
Where can this model be installed?
Panelized models are designed for on-site assembly and may work in interior locations such as a closet, bedroom, basement, garage, apartment, office, or other building area when access, ceiling height, footprint, concrete, and code requirements are satisfied.
Can I install it myself or use a local contractor?
Manufacturer instructions and installation resources are available, and capable customers or qualified local contractors may perform installation where permitted. Professional installation by an NSSA-accredited installer is recommended and is required by the manufacturer to certify the shelter with an NSSA Type 4 Seal. Permits and inspection requirements vary locally.
What should I confirm before ordering?
Confirm occupancy needs, exterior dimensions, weight, door swing, final footprint, ceiling height, freight-truck access, unloading plan, the full route to the final location, concrete suitability, anchoring access, local permits, and whether you need placement or installation assistance. Include pets, mobility needs, emergency supplies, and desired comfort when choosing capacity.
Can Home Power Tech help me plan the order?
Yes. Send us the product link, delivery ZIP code, photos of the curb and access route, intended final location, doorway or gate measurements, concrete information, and whether you want curb-to-pad placement, assembly, or full anchoring. We’ll help identify the questions that must be resolved before purchase.
Survive-A-Storm Panelized 4x4 – 5-Person Interior Steel Tornado Shelter (Model AP0404)
The starter Panelized 4x4 brings EF5 fortress to interiors—a bolt-together kit of 10-gauge American steel panels protecting up to 5 people without demolition. DIY dream for apartments, it's your hidden hero against hidden horrors.
Assembles in hours with two people into a 7' tall closet sanctuary, complete with escape hatch—seamless integration that saves space and souls.
Extended Delivery: 15-20 business days.
Features
- EF5 Tornado Rated: Debris and wind-proofed by Texas Tech standards.
- 10-Gauge Steel Panels: Lightweight yet indestructible for easy handling.
- 2-Person Bolt-Together Assembly: No welding—DIY in under a day.
- 7' Height Clearance: Stand-tall comfort in any room.
- Built-in Cross-Vent Escape Hatch: Airflow and rapid exit in one.
- Relocatable Design: Move it anytime, anywhere.
- FEMA 320 & ICC-500 Compliant: Certified for interior safety.
- Lifetime Structural Warranty: Flexible protection that lasts.
- Made in the USA: Simple, smart American engineering.
Specifications
- Model: AP0404
- UPC: 853817004999
- Exterior Dimensions: 48″W × 48″L × 84″H
- Interior Height: 7 ft
- Weight: 1,230 lbs
- Occupancy: 5 People (FEMA-rated)
Installation & Foundation Requirements: Professional installation services are available in select areas of TX, OK, GA, AL, TN, KY, KS, AR only. All other areas are DIY or local contractor required.
IMPORTANT: This unit must be anchored to a reinforced concrete slab (min. 4"–6" thick, 3000+ PSI) to maintain FEMA-rated protection. If you are not in a professional install zone, you must have this slab ready prior to delivery.
Delivery Notice: This unit arrives via heavy freight. Delivery must be to a standard residential or commercial street. We cannot facilitate offloading on main highways, busy thoroughfares, or high-traffic roads. Curbside delivery only.
FREE SHIPPING ON MOST PRODUCTS + 30 day returns
secure checkout + monthly payment plans
Authorized Dealer + manufacturer direct warranties