A storm shelter or storm cellar is a type of underground bunker designed to protect the occupants from violent severe weather, particularly tornadoes. They are most typically seen in the Midwest ("Tornado Alley") and Southeast United States where tornadoes are particularly frequent and the low water table permits underground structures.
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