Episode 2 S1-2
Survival Shelters
Featuring:
Day After Disaster Ch 2
Special Guest:
Raymond Dean White

Shelters From the Past
Pros
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Made from very heavy materials to protect from nuclear contamination.
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Most had air filters and air lock doors
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They have stood the test of time because they were built by people who knew how to build.
Cons
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They did not feel very comfortable
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Usually there was no plumbing for waste or running water
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No power for the most part
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No sump pumps
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No back door exists
Modern Shelters Should:
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Be made of a heavy material or marine grade concrete
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Have superior drainage
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Have a sump pump
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Have an escape hatch
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Have a plumbing link from a well.
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Have a septic system or an alternate form of waste removal
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Be built with some comfort in mind. Power can run a television and entertainments system.
Pitfalls to Survival Shelter Building:
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Hiring a poor contractor. Make sure you check his or her references and credit scores
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Not understanding the terms of the contract. Talk with a lawyer.
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Building it on your own without checking a soil sample with a soil engineer.
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Building in too high of a water table.
Featured Quote From Today's Chapter:
“This thought of her beloveds would become her savior and push her through times when all she wanted to do was give up the struggle.”

Featured Survival Product:
2 Person Dome Tent
Shelter is one of the many important aspects of emergency preparedness. Finding an actual tent that’s compact enough to include in (or with) your bug-out bag or survival kit can be challenging. This durable and compact 2 person tent allows you to have a solid shelter without adding too much weight and bulk to your kit.