
Storm Shelter Funding Options
SoonerSafe Safe Room Rebate Program (2025 Cycle Open)
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Rebate amount: Up to $3,000 or 75% of shelter cost
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Eligibility: Homeowners in specified counties (priority to 2024 disaster-affected areas)
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How it works: Lottery-based; apply before installation
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Contact/Application:
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☎️ (405) 521‑2481
FEMA Hazard Mitigation & Safe Room Funding
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Funding: Up to 75–90% of costs via HMGP, PDM, BRIC, FHA 203(k), etc.
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How it works: Must apply through Oklahoma’s State Hazard Mitigation Officer (not individual application)
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Contact:
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☎️ FEMA: (866) 222‑3580
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☎️ Oklahoma OEM: (405) 521‑2481
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Tribal & Tulsa-Area Programs
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Tribal assistance: Available for members of federally recognized tribes; varies by tribe
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Tulsa-area support: Most cities—including Tulsa—defer to SoonerSafe. Some local programs may supplement it.
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📞 Contact: Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA)
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☎️ (918) 596‑9898
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Need Financing Instead of Grants?
Financing Available We partner with local Oklahoma credit unions to offer affordable monthly payments for storm shelters.
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Tinker Federal Credit Union, use Loan Application (tinkerfcu.org) or Call: (405) 319-7208 during business hours
