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Ground Level Earth / Fill BACK DOOR KITCHEN ISLAND SHELTER Reinforced Steel A B C D Kitchen Hatch → ← Back Entry C Shelter D Anchor

A — Kitchen Island Hatch

A concealed hatch beneath the kitchen island. One pull drops a ladder into the shelter. Interior access in under 10 seconds, no exterior exposure required.

B — Back Door Entry

Exterior access point at the rear of the home with a separate locked hatch. Provides a second entry route if the interior hatch is blocked — or for entry from outside when the tornado has passed.

C — Underground Shelter

Reinforced steel shelter sized for tiny home footprints (fits 2–4 occupants). Built to FEMA P-361 storm shelter standards. Ventilation, seating bench, and emergency supplies storage included.

D — Structural Anchor System

Steel anchor rods extend from the shelter's top plate to bolt directly into the trailer frame. The shelter's mass and earth contact provide the resistance — your home is literally bolted to bedrock.

A — Kitchen Island Hatch
B — Back Door Entry
C — Underground Shelter
D — Anchor System
Specifications

Engineering targets

Design targets for the current prototype. Final specifications subject to testing and certification.

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Dimensions

Shelter interior8 ft × 5 ft × 7 ft
Floor footprint42 sq ft
Depth below grade6.5 ft
Hatch opening30 × 30 in
Ladder length6.5 ft
Occupancy2–4 persons
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Materials

Shelter walls3/16 in A36 steel
Roof plate1/4 in steel plate
Anchor rods1 in Grade 8 steel
Hatch door12-gauge steel
Exterior coatingEpoxy primer + polyurethane
DrainageSump pump + gravel bed
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Wind Resistance

Design targetEF5
Wind speed target200+ mph
Standard referenceFEMA P-361
Debris impact target15-lb 2×4 @ 100 mph
Anchor load capacity50,000 lb uplift
StatusPrototype testing
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Anchor System

Anchor typeDirect bolt-through
Anchor points6 total
Frame attachmentTrailer steel cross-members
Ground depth4 ft into undisturbed earth
Compatible frames24 ft+, standard THOWs
Install methodCrane-set + bolt
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Access & Safety

Primary accessKitchen island hatch
Secondary accessBack door exterior
Hatch mechanismLift-and-drop, gas assist
Interior lockManual dead bolt
VentilationPassive + powered fan
Emergency kit spaceIntegrated shelf
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Installation

Estimated MSRP$6,500–$8,500
vs. alternativesSaves $3,000–$5,000
Install crew2 persons + crane
Install time1 day
Site requirementPermanent or semi-perm
AvailabilityPre-order 2026
Access Points

Two ways in. Neither one outside.

A
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Kitchen Island Hatch

The primary access point is designed for middle-of-the-night response. You don't leave the house. You pull a handle under the kitchen island and descend. The hatch is sized for adults with limited mobility and uses a gas-assist mechanism for one-handed operation.

Concealed under kitchen island countertop
30 × 30 in opening, gas-assist hinged door
Fixed steel ladder, non-slip rungs
Interior manual deadbolt when sheltering
Under 10 seconds from standing to sheltered
B
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Back Door Entry

The secondary access point is at the rear of the home, exterior. It provides a separate route if the kitchen hatch is blocked by debris, fire, or a fallen person. It also serves as the primary egress after a storm — you can exit the shelter without re-entering a potentially unstable structure.

Exterior ground-level hatch at back of home
Keyed exterior lock with interior override
Flush-mounted, ADA-accessible ramp option
Sealed against water ingress (IP67 gasket)
Redundant shelter access if primary blocked
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