4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Bunker

Nuclear war, a Texas-sized meteorite striking the Earth, or global police state policies taking full effect; no matter which it is that brings the world’s population to the brink of elimination, a bunker can help you and your family survive all of them. However, what you must remember is that a fallout shelter is more than just digging a hole and putting a roof on it. It’s assumed you already have some sort of per source and food stocked for at least a year. But if you truly want a safe place for your family to take refuge for long periods of time, make sure you at least have covered (at least) the basics.

Need-To-Know Basis

A bunker is valuable not only because it shelters you from nuclear radiation and other dangers, but also because nobody knows about it. One of the biggest mistakes city dwellers make is trying to build a bunker in their back yards. Undoubtedly, the forklifts and other machinery used to build your bunker is going to attract a lot of attention and prompt neighbors to start asking questions. It may also violate city codes, in which case, you’ll have assessors at your door in no time.

The location you choose for your bunker should be separate from your urban home and away from metro areas (or better yet move to a rural area like the Redoubt of  The East). There are countless websites, particularly Landwatch.com and Loopnet.com, where you can find a cheap acre or five of land somewhere within a few hours drive from your urban home.

The only people who should know it exists are those who will take shelter with you when the SHTF.

Air Filtration

The Pentagon recently developed new bunker-buster bombs that can easily blast through upwards of 200 feet of concrete. Granted a depth like that is impractical for virtually anyone building a bunker, and you’re pretty much screwed if the government is that committed to getting to you. But even the typical 30 to 40 foot depth of most bunkers forget one very important item: a renewable air source.

An air filtration system is absolutely essential for any bunker that is going to realistically house people for more than a few months. It will provide fresh air to breathe and cool down hot air that would otherwise cause suffocation.

Build a minimum of two air vents leading to the surface while constructing your bunker. Conceal them on the surface with rocks, bushes or anything else that makes them hard to find. Building a few dummy vents (ones that don’t really lead to your bunker) is a good idea in case someone discover your bunker and try to flush you out with water or by covering the vents. Make these easier to find on the surface than the real ones.

Also purchase some kind of filtration system for inside the bunker and stock up on replacement filters for the system. These can be a bit expensive, but will be priceless after a few weeks of several human beings dwelling in a small area 24 hours a day.

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