Patent ID: 8572904

Claim:
A storm and natural disaster shelter, comprising: an enclosure having at least one occupant seat, an interior defined by a floor, ceiling and sidewalls, said at least one occupant seat secured to and extending from an interior portion of at least one of said side walls, and a hatch for access into said interior, wherein said hatch forms one of said sidewalls and comprises an upper and lower portion that removably secure together along a central line of connection to close said hatch; said hatch creating watertight, lockable seal when closed; said at least one occupant seat comprising occupant restraints; said sidewalls having at least one window to allow ambient light to pass therethrough; said interior further comprising internal lighting, communication means for contacting individuals outside of said shelter, a locating means for providing said shelter location and environmental controls for circulating fresh air through said interior; a means of power generation for powering said lighting, communication means, locating means and said fresh air circulation; said shelter structure comprising of a hardened material to resist puncturing and deformation from falling or flying debris impacts; and wherein said shelter further comprises structural footing that secure a base of said shelter to a ground or foundation.