Underground Bunkers: They are an Option but Are They the Right One for You
Going to ground, or underground as the case may be, has been a survival tactic since humans began roaming the earth. Underground is, and has been, the preferred way to stay safe from aerial bombs, radioactive fallout, from chemical attacks and even from certain biological contaminates. Underground bunkers however, are not perfect and they are not for everyone. Are They Suitable For Long Term Survival?
Today's underground shelters, as they are called, are not your granddad's bomb shelter that was popular during the cold war era. Even though the bomb shelters constructed during the 1950's and placed in the backyard were touted as long term shelter options, they really were not for long term survival however. The shelters were designed …show more content…
The bunker apartments that some companies offer may afford you the protection needed, but you still have to get there during an attack.
A bunker would protect you from a tornado and some homes in areas prone to tornados have special bunkers or rooms just for protection from a tornado. However, a traditional tornado shelter is only designed for a few hours of occupancy.
Would an underground bunker protect you from a wildfire? One may, but for how long. The air filtration system could be overwhelmed quickly, and the fire may very well destroy any above ground power generating systems. Soil does trap heat so the depth of the bunker is important as well.
A bunker would not provide much protection from an earthquake, but it is possible that after the earthquake you could use it as a shelter. You could be trapped in one however, because of the damage created if you ran to it during the initial shock waves. Aftershocks could buckle the entrance/exit or topple trees or buildings preventing you from exiting, or the earthquake may even heave the bunker out of the
Going to ground, or underground as the case may be, has been a survival tactic since humans began roaming the earth. Underground is, and has been, the preferred way to stay safe from aerial bombs, radioactive fallout, from chemical attacks and even from certain biological contaminates. Underground bunkers however, are not perfect and they are not for everyone. Are They Suitable For Long Term Survival?
Today's underground shelters, as they are called, are not your granddad's bomb shelter that was popular during the cold war era. Even though the bomb shelters constructed during the 1950's and placed in the backyard were touted as long term shelter options, they really were not for long term survival however. The shelters were designed …show more content…
The bunker apartments that some companies offer may afford you the protection needed, but you still have to get there during an attack.
A bunker would protect you from a tornado and some homes in areas prone to tornados have special bunkers or rooms just for protection from a tornado. However, a traditional tornado shelter is only designed for a few hours of occupancy.
Would an underground bunker protect you from a wildfire? One may, but for how long. The air filtration system could be overwhelmed quickly, and the fire may very well destroy any above ground power generating systems. Soil does trap heat so the depth of the bunker is important as well.
A bunker would not provide much protection from an earthquake, but it is possible that after the earthquake you could use it as a shelter. You could be trapped in one however, because of the damage created if you ran to it during the initial shock waves. Aftershocks could buckle the entrance/exit or topple trees or buildings preventing you from exiting, or the earthquake may even heave the bunker out of the