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  A single-family safe room solves one household's problem, but schools, churches, and community centers face a different challenge: sheltering dozens or hundreds of people who happen to be on-site when severe weather hits. FEMA's guidance on safe room design, FEMA P-361 , specifically addresses community and residential safe rooms as distinct categories, reflecting how differently the two need to be planned. For facilities that serve large groups, a community storm shelter  is less about the structure alone and more about how it fits into a broader local preparedness plan. Capacity Has to Match Real Occupancy A shelter sized for a typical school day won't necessarily cover an assembly, an evening event, or a summer camp session with different headcounts. ·   Count occupants at peak times, not just average daily attendance ·   Include staff, visitors, and contractors who may be on-site ·   Revisit capacity planning whenever enrollment or building use changes Acc...