Top 9 Requirements on How to Build a Fallout Shelter

Here are the Top 9 Requirements on How to Build a Fallout Shelter Based on Switzerland Civil Protection Office

1. Build it underground – earth insulates radiation and blast waves.
2. Don’t go deeper that 10′
3. Use concrete with reinforced rebar walls between 1 foot and 2’7″ thick.
4. Plan a minimum of 9 sq.ft. per person
5. 8″ thick concrete and steel doors
6. Ventilation and air-filtration equipped with hand crank.
7. Have food, water, toilet, radio and something to sleep on.
8. Base your needs on the number of days you’ll be sealed underground, minimum 2 days.
9. Be sure you can get there by a 30′ walk.

Above is from an article in the New York Times By Malia Wollan May 26, 2017.