Whether a hurricane or a tornado, you must know that finding shelter can save you from both. No matter where one stays and what budget one plans, a storm shelter will always give you and your family a better chance to survive.
How to build a storm shelter?
Follow the steps below to build a storm shelter:
- Select a suitable place such as an old vegetable cellar with an angled door to build a shelter
- The basement can work best for immediate shelter though not suitable for floods
- A bathroom, central hall without windows can also work as an immediate shelter against storms
- Engineered wood can be used to build a room in the basement as these woods are more humidity resistant ad stronger than other woods and wouldn’t even splinter
- Secure the ceiling with hurricane clips
- Construct storage space for housing food, water, clothing, blankets and other supplies for emergency situations
- Construct a makeshift toilet that can be easily disposed for long stays during violent storms
- Gas and water lines can be damaged during such calamities so always prepare in advance to tackle with their shortage
Ensure that a storm shelter should be big enough to house people, food and other supplies for survival when nature is at its violent best.