Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting vehicles from damaging elemental forces using multi-chambered protection covers having one or more structural chambers are described. Protection systems of embodiments may include multi-chambered protection covers operable to provide a barrier against damaging elemental forces using a sleeve circumscribing an interior chamber with one or more structural chambers fixably disposed therein. Structural chambers of embodiments are configured to receive fluids operable to inflate the structural chambers into a rigid shape in advance of or in lieu of inflating the interior chamber. Accordingly, the sleeve and interior chamber may expand, by operation of the inflation of the structural chambers, to rapidly form a protective shell surrounding the vehicle. Additionally, one or more prefilled structural chambers may be configured to wholly or partially reducing deployment times associated with chamber inflation.

Abstract: A multi-function shelter system is disclosed for providing in-place sheltering for emergencies, which may be activated and accessed easily and rapidly, giving a user time to protect themselves during emergency events. The system may be implemented as a safety bed system, and includes a protective chamber into which at least one person may enter and seek refuge. The protective chamber may be reinforced to withstand large amounts of force and/or weight. The multi-function shelter system may also include a lifting device, a locking mechanism, a ventilation sub-system, a communication sub-system, and/or an electric sub-system.