Preparing The Storm Shelter For The Big One!

Preparing The Storm Shelter For The Big One!
We decided it was a good idea to go through the items we would want to have in our storm shelter and get it ready. Tornadoes come on you pretty fast so you want to be prepared in advance. It's a good idea to have a plan.. Keep certain things in the storm shelter and have other things staged and ready to take in there with you. You want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible, warm, and have plenty of water and some food.
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[@mattd.4133]

We have a double bed and dog kennels built in under bed, a cassette toilet, gun safe, shelving and anytime we are under a watch at bedtime we just go lock down. Yes we have tons of food and water.

[@da1shark]

My sister-in-law had a below ground shelter in Mississippi. She was able to register the location to MEMA so local fire/police would know about it. They said they would check to make sure someone was not trapped after a major storm came through the area. Just something to look into since you never want to be trapped in one. Hopefully cell service still works, but the towers could be down to or the steel/concrete blocks the signals.

[@texanoutdoors6409]

Lifelong Texan here that has lived in tornado alley for 60 years. You don't need much in your shelter. Folding chairs for the 3 of you , portable light or a few flashlights, a warm throw or two, a portable weather alert radio and maybe a couple bottles of water. The average stay in your shelter is usually less than an hour tops. Mississippi is definitely in tornado alley. Keep your eyes and ears to the sky during tornado season. 🤠👍

[@jessicapabon2105]

I have to add to that because I get pretty hot pretty fast and circulation is a must and they sell very small circulating floor fans or small little fans you can actually put on a corner of your shelter to circulate the air. Sometimes I can get a little musty or a little warm in there you just never know with Mother Nature

[@teamgrow7146]

U need those because when the tornado hits ur home u have nothing left for sure It's better prepared to have comforting stuff after when u can't find anything after. If I am in that scenario I will include important stuff that I want to keep because starting all over again if ur home is gone is a pain in the heart. 😅

[@jessicapabon2105]

@@teamgrow7146 I remember a blogger who was showing her tornado shelter and she designed some cedar sections that you could sit on, but you could also lay down and sleep on them. She made cushions and the cedar had three doors per long seat with hinges and within the seat cedar boxes, she had gear for camping and for cooking and food, coffee excetera excetera. She was saying that if it tornado did come and actually destroyed her house, she would at least have the comfort that she needs cuz there was no way she was leaving her property... LOL I thought that was brilliant when I saw all that and all the Comforts that she put in and the thought she put into it.

[@WestTennessee]

👍🏻😎

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Good list but if you loose your house a change of clothes and a grab bag of meds etc along with some food snacks etc will help

[@blblawhoo4338]

I got a family safe shelter in the garage and we love ours, peace of mind, more people need to just get shelter

[@connieshea388]

As the one commenter said if you lose your home thexshelter can be used to stay on your property. Pretty smart idea. Thinking outside of the box.

[@imtonedeaf1]

Ryan hall yo,all KZbin weather guru has become one best weather teams with professional storm chasers and meterogist andy to be weather aware

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Yep Mike watches him !

[@imtonedeaf1]

We had a tornado in austin Ryan called it 3 min before the TV or nws mins save lives

[@jphwife]

I wouldn’t use an oil lamp or candles with so little ventilation. If you have those for emergency needs after the storm has passed, that’s different, but you’ll be breathing smoke if you light either one inside that shelter.

[@LK-bz9sk]

My first thought too.

[@kater.7563]

Having spent some “quality time” in a storm shelter, and realizing that in a worst case scenario, you could be living in one for a few days, if your home is toast, there are a few inexpensive things to add. - Add a case of bottled water and some snacks - Put a folding potty (like great granny had) under the stairs with a curtain for privacy. They come with inserts so easier to clean and way more comfortable than a bucket. - outline the ceiling in battery operated led fairy lights $2/ string at temu. - Add interlocking rubber mats to the floor. $49 for a pack of 24 (2’x2’) mats at walmart. - Add folding camping chairs ($8/walmart) and camping cot, along with a self inflating mattress and pillow. - Store deck of cards, battery radio with weather station, board game - Battery fan - Battery speaker for music - Hanging lantern - Acoustic foam panels….not the entire wall, just run a strip of them around a wall or two, to decrease the storm noise and echo inside. $30/Amazon. This may seem frivolous but it makes a huge difference in calming kids (& adults too!)

[@intheshell35ify]

I like your list. Only thing I would add is a fifth of jim beam and a couple glasses. 👍

[@dingus01]

I’d def get a army cot. It’d give your pets a “safe” feeling being able to hide underneath. Plus you can store stuff under it too. You can sleep on it. You can gather around and play cards or use it as a table. You wouldn’t be in there long and once they pass you’ll know.

[@brockreynolds870]

You know something... one thing about this storm shelter that I LIKE is the fact that door opens INWARD. I'd always be concerned about the ones that open outward, is that debris would blow up against, and block the door. I'm a lover of the old fashioned root cellar, I want to make sure a building can serve a dual purpose. But in that shelter, again, in the case of debris blocking you in, I would put a cordless reciprocating saw, fully charged.

[@troywatson9588]

Still catching up on your videos, but I would have blankets that aren’t really used in the house vacuum sealed and put in there. Thanks for the videos

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Thank you 🙏 and yes we do have them in their in their space bags 👍

[@dannyderriso4982]

Note hinge-pins are on the inside. Just knock them out & you can pry the door off the hinges.

[@lakesuperiorgirl17]

In Minnesota we are encouraged to register our storm shelter with our county sheriff's department

[@lewis9888]

Is that so they can check on you after the Storm to make sure you are Ok or do they expect you to share with others? If you have a small shelter and they expect you to share, that would be BS.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Generally I think it’s so they can check …

[@lakesuperiorgirl17]

If it’s registered you can be found

[@meiraloraduncan8953]

I would also look into why there is moisture around the door and just inside of the shelter because you don't want any mold or mildew growing in your shelter. As someone with severe allergies that could turn into a really bad situation.

[@raymondrobinson5251]

I would run a power line to it and use it primarily for maintaining charge on a backup power supply. There has been advertised battery pack generators systems, which also can be solar-powered for rechargeable capability. Battery pack basically on steroids. Put something in to sleep on. Incase of ice storm, a small area is easier to heat. But each storm has it's own problems. Note: rarely in rural areas, homes might be out of power for weeks. This is why I say you need something to maintain power for days instead of a couple of hours.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

We have generators too 😉

[@briandalrymple9986]

We carry wearable sleeping bags for each of us in our car in winter. These have legs and arms. You climb into them and zip yourself in and they have built in hood. (Also known as onesies in some countries). You can walk/run around, keep warm, stand, sit, and be toasty. They come in a bag, and can stored in a storm shelter.

[@danapertile106]

I would not use candles or oil lamps in the shelter, as they use up the oxygen inside. And if you are inside a long time, you will start to sweat and you will feel that it is getting hotter and hotter and there is less and less oxygen. Especially with several people inside. So the last thing you want to do is using candles or oil lamps that will consume even more oxygen and will heat up the shelter even more. Not to mention fire hazard. But otherwise I really like your video.

[@robertpeacock1635]

This was up on my YT feed and I thought it was a new video. I wrote an article about five years ago and it covered a lot of what you posted and a few more things. DM me if you want it to put on your site or if you want it here. That shelter seemed a little small for the three of you and would be cramped if you have visitors during a storm. One thing is to have copies of papers and such stored in case of worst case and you come out of your shelter, and it is the only structure you have left standing.

[@lowlifechris5833]

Bless mikes heart what a guy he is for putting up with life.

[@stephentooke1770]

Very wise to be prepared just in case. On the battery situation using lithium batteries you wont have to worry about the contact corroding. Lithium are designed to vent different than regular alkaline batteries. Great for long term storage such as in flashlights etc. On the bucket, garbage can liners also works real well for "easy" clean up. I do all of these things. May work for you as well, IDK.

[@reneeg.8059]

Didn’t know that lithium batteries could store at any temperature. Thank you.

[@baddriver3580]

Hey Guys, great video ! I'd consider adding maybe a portable CB radio along with either GMRS handheld radios with the FRS channels as well. Not sure how close your neighbors are but those little radios can take "a ton of steps off you" in emergencies and cleanup situations. Keep plenty of batteries and the best ones you can get too. Great shelter!

[@MichaelT-lc5pk]

Syd is freaking beautiful n frankie gets her good looks from her momma n do everything you have to do to keep you n your family safe in any storm cuz you never know what you'll have when the storm clears

[@donhgr]

I’d have mine below ground with those monsters in that part of the country, and it’s very unlikely storm wise you’ll be in there very long. We kept a medium sized tent packed away in ours in case we came up to no structures anymore

[@reneeg.8059]

Yes…Lots of tarps and nails too!

[@bobbyjones2112]

Your husband, smart bringing the saw in there and axe just to get in case! And remember please don’t bring anything flammable not even matches. You don’t wanna take a chance. Just a paper plate alone would be enough to probably kill you from smoke. My dad was a fireman.

[@sandys4821]

Always best to be prepared in an emergency!

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Agreed !

[@tonyburelle6633]

Seems like you covered pretty much all I could think about, of course, as time goes on, you'll definitely find what's needed and what isn't, very important now that you're in tornado alley, thanks for sharing this important information, Syd, Mike and Frankie

[@elaineshort5757]

nice Shelter. Your shelter could also make a nice faraday Box also

[@unimportanthomestead]

Nice to see fellow content creators moving to Mississippi. Welcome! You guys are awesome. 😊

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Thank you 🙏 we are loving it here !

[@unimportanthomestead]

@@3MISSISSIPPI Glad to hear it! 😊

[@henrymuzgay1023]

i love that i have a go bag the one thing I need is a new wind up light radio it is packed in my truck at all times

[@ralanbrinson]

In North Mississippi, that shelter is for tornados. From the time you know a storm is near to the time it is passed, should be no more than an hour at the absolute longest. The only reason you may need to be there longer would be if the door is obstructed from debris. Since your door opens to the inside, you should never be obstructed for more than it would take to cut a tree. You may want to consider storing a chainsaw in the shelter. Regarding CCW, you’re in Mississippi - people around your house after a weather event will be there to help you.

[@susanjohnson7115]

Mississippi people help neighbors in storms

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

We have amazing neighbors too ‘ I know we would all be checking on each other !

[@1SickPuppy99]

Always be prepared for anything, good stuff!

[@dewighthackney149]

Sleeping bags! Hail sometimes comes with Tornados! Temp drops pretty fast!

[@richardsb3606]

I would hang shower curtain rod some how and hang a shower curtain that you cannot see through so you have a little privacy when going to the bathroom.

[@rexkennedy3134]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing ideas on being prepared!

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Thank you 🙏

[@larrymayberry2312]

Living near Houston, we have storms and hurricanes. One can never be too prepared !

[@kathleennelson6692]

Important papers, contacts, financial info, insurance.,on a flash drive and send a copy to a family member. Leashes, rope

[@deanbarr5740]

Great ideas. Always good to be prepared. 👍👍

[@ronnyh3049]

Excellent investment! Always be prepared.

[@daved9532]

Please for your safety please dig a trench by the entry door for torrential rain. The sod is even with the threshold and it shows with the wet spot inside. 🇺🇸

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

We just completely redid that area 😉

[@RidgeLife]

Nice Prep work!

[@kathleennelson6692]

Yes tell people where you are, whistles, Small air horn, Red Cross emergency radio

[@garyteague4480]

Great ideas!

[@gamingJude]

Don’t know if somebody mentioned it or not. Door hinges are on the inside of room. Would be easier to remove pins from hinges than trying to cut door open

[@bartomand3681]

If you are charging phones/tablets etc, you may want to consider a portable fire extinguisher.

[@reneeg.8059]

I’d also think of what you’d need AFTER a disaster… What would you need if you walked out and your house and garage wasn’t accessible. I hung up my multitool that shuts off water and gas to my house with command strips. I have strong, heavy-duty totes that you can sit on that holds a change of clothes, work gloves, rain jackets, umbrellas, flashlights, trash bags, towels, battery operated personal fans and cooling towels, fire starters, some tools, etc. As well as I keep fire extinguishers, a small folding table, water and water filters. These things you can put in there and leave at all times. Don’t have to think about it anymore. Keeps my mind free of thinking about it, knowing it’a all been done. I have a short list on my refrigerator of things we grab on the way to the shelter if we have severe weather coming right at us.. to-go bags, small easy-to-carry boxes of snacks, medical, 500-watt portable generator, and battery box. In my to-go bag, I have copies of my important papers along with personal items like travel sized Kleenex, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. So when the time comes we need to head to shelter, (there’s 3 of us) each person takes their to-go bag, and the other items on my list. Which isn’t hard to do. Make it as simple and easy as possible. (A chainsaw and pew-pew would be nice to have also, lol) Be prepared, not scared as the saying goes. Found y’all through Simple Life Reclaimed. Y’all have an awesome family!

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

💯 thank you 🙏

[@reneeg.8059]

Also, don’t put any batteries in items stored in shelter.. that’s why I have a battery case on my grab-and-go list. Don’t recommend putting electronics in there either.. the high heat, hard freezes, and humidity will damage them. Praying God will bless you and keep you safe.

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Good on ya..be safe

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Looks like a plan. We do have some bad weather in the south. Good to be ready.

[@maryjemison1101]

You have my Prayers ❤❤

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

The warm and the cold air kept their distance so it was just rain 🌧️ ❤️

[@tommytrantham-doublet5913]

Welcome to Mississippi y’all!,

[@jeffk2501]

A blanket or 2 or a sleeping bag. Maybe an extra jacket or hoodie, candle

[@rickybearden4575]

you people are very smart you have a good survival kit the only other things i can think of maybe a portable land line phone, cell phone weather radio or cb radio do you know if you have cell phone reception in your storm shelter ? also let emergency services know you have a storm shelter that way they can check on you after a storm to make sure your o.k. goid luck out there !!!😊

[@reneeg.8059]

Great advice..

[@wally626v_m7]

You got the basics covered. A Wi-Fi connection would be ideal for checking weather radars and such. Not needed if good phone signal, but may not have it in concrete box. If building from scratch I would raise the floor a bit to keep out rain water. My only tornado I survived in a tent, was small and missed a direct hit by about a quarter mile.

[@yoda55555]

For one hour stay, you are pa king for a weeklong vacation.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Sometimes you have to be in there several hours and God forbid you get stuck in there because of debris.

[@jamesjessee4064]

Went thru one in 1974 ef4 don't want anymore 😲😲

[@megamattoutdoors4590]

We just closed on 22 acres in Kentucky. We're going to build a house on our new farm. I definitely have plans to put a shipping container on it as a storm shelter and have it stock up for at least 24 hours. Great information on the bag Mike. Definitely worth reviewing the one I have.

[@stmcgarret]

My recommendation would be to build the shelter into your home. Two good options are your pantry or master closet (if on the first floor). The idea of going out in the middle of the night in a raging storm with rain, wind and lightning, especially if you have children and pets, is going to be a struggle at best.

[@megamattoutdoors4590]

@@stmcgarret. Appreciate it but being from Florida and going through over a dozen hurricanes. Trust me...I have it all planned out

[@megamattoutdoors4590]

Plus I already have a shipping container

[@stmcgarret]

@@megamattoutdoors4590 Good deal - best to you.

[@decoysinker]

@@megamattoutdoors4590 tornados are much more violent than hurricanes. But good luck!

[@DinkTank369]

Good morning ☕

[@DinkTank369]

Hello Mike, Syd, & Frankie 🇺🇸

[@SouthernBlessedHomestead]

I would add a Tv and small fridge for beer, so you should run electric to it.😊 That’s a nice storm shelter. Storms around here usually move in and out fast so y’all shouldn’t have to be in there very long. We’ve had two tornadoes go over our house lucky they were in the air and not on the ground. We are surrounded by hills on three sides so we are kinda of protected from the full force of storms.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

That is lucky !

[@randymiller1257]

I'd put a bottle of whiskey in there lol

[@chriss1151]

2 bottles in case you drop one by accident

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

😂

[@sonnyhome5515]

Beef jerky and water that’s a meal for me!

[@donaldg2845]

Good that you plan ahead hope you never have to use it. Here in Ohio I have a basement in case of a storm.

[@patriotordinance9695]

Two way radio with back up 12 volt battery 🪫

[@DANDY1]

Best in my mind and investment would be a solar pole light that sets on a concret pier cemented in the ground 4 foot deep so when the power go out you have light, plus it acts as a security light as well on normal times

[@oldsalty6588]

wooden storage catainers that would keep the supplies offthe floor and could double as a sleeping platfore would be a benifit. i noticed water inside the door that might make it misrable during alarge storm.

[@bobbylangston9761]

You might want to get some wood shavings to put in that bucket just in case you keep the smell down

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

That’s what the kitty litter is for 😉

[@bobbyjones2112]

I wouldn’t use anything that requires fire because if something happens in there, you have a little fire and the door is blocked from trees or what have you, you could be overcome by smoke no matter how good the ventilation is. Especially in that little of space I would definitely not have anything that requires fire. That’s just my opinion. 😳

[@sandrakallam2761]

I would use a 5 gal bucket w/ lid for emergency restroom. Kitty litter is a good idea. But candles w/ a flame in the closed in area will produce carbon dioxide . As will an oil lamp. Be on the safe side, stick with the battery powered lamps. Good batteries last several years.

[@mawacal]

good to prepare. mississippi can get some large tornados.

[@jdbeernfishing2916]

Take one of your batteries and turn it the opposite direction until you need it, when you need it take that battery turn it the right direction and it will keep your batteries from dying out. 👍🏾🙏🏾🍺🎣😷🇺🇸

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Good tip !

[@alexs3447]

@@3MISSISSIPPI That's how i carry flashlights/sonar etc on camping trips

[@reneeg.8059]

Great tip… never heard before. Thank you.

[@glendabrekke5475]

will you have cell reception in there? Also candles depending on how long your in there, aphixiation might be a concern. walmart has toilet seats you can put on a 5 gal bucket. put plastic bag in it and store TP in there. better than the bucket. some card games?

[@e.t.2230]

My Gma has one here in Tulsa too 😬 it’s like a clubhouse

[@vintagespeed]

might want to install a reversible fan in the vent pipe. could get awful stagnant in there.

[@trapperted5083]

Syd try a 5 gallon bucket with a fitted lid and grocery bags plus citrus spray with the toilet paper you never know knot the bag and leave in bucket

[@rick35758]

Include Wash & Dry or flushable wipes. The others are too strong to use on your skin. I keep batteries in a ziplock bag taped or tied to the respective device. Extra bulbs help too in case the light gets dropped. Check your ventilation in the shelter before you light any candles or oil lamps. Get some foam earplugs. It’ll help with storm noise (or snoring) while you’re confined to the shelter.

[@tazmun]

I remember my family was tornado crazy and me not so much! They all head to the storm cellar at the drop of a hat and highly encourage me to do the same but it was just too much work! Every stupid storm the same response and I got tired of it. I said God knows where I live and if he wants me I think he’s gonna find me. Call me crazy but I got so I love storms and I sleep so good during the storm and feel so energized afterwards! Like I think I already said call me crazy… Ha ha ha😅😂

[@gungadinn]

That shelter would need to be larger for me since I became claustrophobic. A couple of sheets of 1/2" Lexan for a window would help, at least for me. The Lysol wipes did away with bleach a few years back. So did Clorox. Suggest some nitrile/urethane gloves as well as some leather palm work gloves. Weather radio.

[@aprilmurphy7231]

May i suggest a five gallon tall plastic bucket with foam floaties cut half thru to put around the edge. This would be the ideal bthroom bucket. Lololol!!! More cumfy and no danger of falling backwards into it. Also comes with a lid if needed. 😂 Just thought i would share.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Good tip

[@johnkrug6659]

I would hope that the storm shelter door is facing easterly that would severely lessen the chance of the door getting blocked most of our storms come from the south or west sometimes out of the north but mostly are moving easterly

[@handy9smith764]

Blankets for warmth and to lay on

[@stevegilliam7544]

Frankie doesn't like much being as tall as mom nice storm shelter 👍

[@bobbytowesr3387]

Im building a below ground in ky. All the locals know where its at so if i got blocked im someone would know fairly quick. Hope to have it completed this year. Had one close call to many already.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Storms are the most be downside to living in the south but great neighbors help make up for it !

[@bobbytowesr3387]

@@3MISSISSIPPI yep, and some of mine are helping with the construction.

[@pattimasten7314]

You know Benadryl can double for the use of anxiety… maybe something good to add in.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

I give it to the dogs during storms … worked in pharmacy for 20 years .

[@ashash2886]

BE CAREFUL WITH MATCHES AND LIGHTERS AFTER A STORM BECAUSE OFBGAS LEAKS. ALSO DO NOT USE LYSOL WIPES TO CLEAN WOUNDS, USE ALCOHOL WIPES.

[@reneeg.8059]

I buy the small alcohol wipes found in the pharmacy section for diabetics.

[@DinkTank369]

Dehydrated deer jerky great protein source/food for shelter. Doesn't have to be refrigerated.

[@DinkTank369]

Any dehydrated & canned food ✅

[@Koakoa45]

As someone who is from Mississippi I can tell you this. Tornado "season" is November 1 - June 1. Hurricane season is June 1 - November 1. We like hot, wet and windy here. Most of us do not have storm shelters and most do not have basements due to water table and the sandy/clay soil, that will collapse basements unless you are rich enough to reinforce them. So we shelter in our houses usually and hope for the best. That being said we have supplies all year around for severe weather, we are pros at it.

[@francesthieme3943]

Hmmm... I'm about to build a shelter in MS close to the coast. Solution to water table issue is to build above ground and then cover with 1-2 feet of dirt.

[@BBQNBLUES]

Add a Portable DVD Player so you can watch "Back To The Future" & "Twister" :)

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

😂

[@AuntieAnn]

Perfect 👍❤️... I wouldn't want to try and sit on that bucket, you'll fall in 🤣🤣... We have a five gallon with a toilet seat lid 👍

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

😂 it’s the squat and hover method 😂

[@kellyfahey4053]

I hate every kind of thunderstorm you can think of which are scattered thunderstorms, thunderstorms, AM thunderstorms, PM thunderstorms, heavy thunderstorms, strong thunderstorms, severe thunderstorms and also hurricanes and tornadoes but really hate are watches and warnings but kind like isolated thunderstorms and stray thunderstorms 🙅🏼‍♀️🌫️⛈️⛈️🌄⛈️🌅⛈️💦⛈️💦💨🌩️💦💨🌪️💨🌊🍃🌀💨🌊🍃😱📺📻👁️👁️🚨🤷🏼‍♀️❤️⛈️🚫⛈️🚫

[@Doormac]

From your move from Ramona, you guys have had to deal with big storms, thats crazy

[@randygalloway618]

Mississippi has two primary severe weather seasons. Springtime is the one that most people know about (Feb/Mar/Apr) but there is another fall season that starts about now and goes through the winter months, but mainly November /December. That said, we've had some nasty outbreaks in January as well. Not to scaremonger, but look up the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that generated several major tornadoes including the EF-5 Smithville and Philadelphia MS tornadoes. That will give you and idea of worst case timelines and what kinds of damage you can see in your area. There are a couple of very good documentary videos on that outbreak. Another thing that is a lesson from that outbreak is that you need to see if you can get a cell phone signal out of the shelter. A couple of folks that had these type shelters embedded in their houses got trapped inside and only let first responders know by sticking an arm out the door and getting a signal. You may not have too many options available if you can't get a signal since most phones don't accept external antennas these days, but some hotspots do have that capability should you have one. Another thing to consider is getting an amateur radio license. You don't have to learn morse code anymore and 1 written exam will get you the ability to operate on a lot of frequency bands including the bands that hams use for emergency local communications. That way you can buy a walkie talkie for cheap (many models under 100 bucks on Amazon) and an antenna that you can probably run coax up the ventilation shaft and that you are guaranteed a way to communicate with the outside world as well as listening to the local weather spotter networks so you get info first hand. You might also want to get one of the small battery powered TVs. You can probably get the Tupelo channels without an external antenna, also good for power outages in general.

[@susanjohnson7115]

Easter 2020 destroyed lots of homes in Jones and Jasper county in Mississippi..

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Very good tips ! I do know 🆘 in morse code … my dad was a big ham 😜

[@timnewman1172]

A 5-gal bucket with a 'luggable loo' seat is a much better toilet option! Use a tall kitchen bag as a liner, and instead of kitty litter, get another 5-gal of regular sawdust(not woodchips!!!)...

[@scottburk4083]

Just curious. Is that shelter anchored into the ground? Also in the future you may want to look into either putting it underground or building an underground shelter. A strong enough tornado or hurricane could pick that shelter up or roll it. Just suggestions,every scenario is going to be different. Stay safe and God Bless!

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

It is anchored with hurricane straps into cement and many people have these out here. No hurricanes this far north so it’s just for tornadoes 🌪️.

[@DinkTank369]

Awesome. Preparedness

[@DinkTank369]

Imho - we survived an EF5 in 2011 at ground zero because we were in/under ground. I'm not a big fan of the above ground shelters, reason being. I seen what it did to metal beams. Moved a 4 story hospital (St. Johns) 12 in. Off foundation. Neighbor's that didn't have in ground/basements didn't survive. Imho.

[@michaehayes7922]

Whistle

[@MrBIGNAWD]

GOOD INFO THANKS... I WOULD PUT A 151QT ICE CHEST IN THERE WITH ALL THE STUFF YOU JUST SHOWED,THAT WAY ITS SEALED AND DRY AND MAKES A GREAT SEAT FOR 2 ... MAYBE INSTALL A SHELF ON BACK WALL TO STORE THINGS, KEY IS MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GREAT VENTILATION WHEN CLOSED INSIDE!!! YOU CAN CUT A HOLE IN LOWER WALL TO INSTALL A 1'' PVC PIPE WITH A LARGE FUNNEL TO DO #1 IN DUE TO HYDRATION !!!! GOD BLESS

[@erike4347]

Ear protection would be a good addition.

[@janettipton3797]

I'd have battery operated lantern extra batteries. Cot on each side blankets under cots basket with snacks water whatever.

[@anthonymusso5282]

They have toilet lids that will fit on a 5gal bucket. Instead of that other metal one. Save that one for fireplace ashes. And maybe a blanket or tarp draped up, to give some type of privacy while going

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

We don’t have a fireplace at this house …

[@anthonymusso5282]

Girl you better get yall a wood burnin stove or sum. When the end of the world happens or the lights just go out, you gotta stay warm. Looking forward to seeing the install video in the future!😜

[@dougthegrouchdacof6170]

Decasent bags year round to keep moisture out when you're not using the shelter. Small first aid kit........Beef Jerky........vacuum packed or store bought, Moonshine.....it an be used for fire starter, cuts and other medical purposes, or just to have a good time while riding out the storm. These things an be stored in shelter and take up no room. Products can be changed out when time hanges twice a year like batteries in smoke dectors. Good luck.

[@Nadine-bv3jm]

you might want to consider some thermal curtains or blankets to put them on the wall. It will help moderate the temperature and deaden the noise.

[@reneeg.8059]

That’s an idea I didn’t think about.. I built a cover over mine so it wouldn’t get so hot inside sitting in the sun.