Anderson Cooper 360

Inside a personal tornado shelter

CNN's Gary Tuchman takes a look at a metal storm shelter in Moore that survived the deadly Oklahoma tornado while the house above it was completely destroyed. At least 24 people, including nine children, died in the region after the winds, peaking around 200 miles per hour, pummeled the town.

The sliding door of the shelter reveals a small space that could hold a few family members and a limited amount of belongings for a short period of time. In this particular shelter, there are materials inside although the owners didn't use it on Monday because they left the area.

If you're wondering why every school and home isn't equipped with a sturdy shelter, Gary says it's not economically feasible, and it's not required by law. A small-sized shelter can cost thousands of dollars.