In an SHTF situation what you want is a bunker that will be safe without causing you to break the bank in the process. Part of your safety will be based on the location you choose and how adept you are at disguising your bunker from outsiders.

Choosing a location:

A wise decision for choosing a location to build a remote and safe bunker would be in the direction opposite to the evacuation exits out of the area. Choose a place that’s no more than half an hour’s drive away from the precincts of the city, town or area you reside in.

Thirdly, choose a place that’s non-descript. Vast scants of land are always available outside cities that growing population won’t touch for the next few decades. Settle down in a certain area and then find the authority in control of it. Buying might be a bit expensive and could take up a couple of thousand dollars but the money will be an investment and could end up increasing your family’s chances of surviving a disaster. Forests and natural reserves should be avoided to build a remotely located bunker as they are subject to a lot of complex rules and the park ranger’s discretion over everything might make reaching the location a difficulty most of the year.

Building it:

Firstly, this bunker should be quite big and not just function as a small room to keep you and your family locked out till things get better outside. This bunker should be spacious as you might need to spend time ranging from a few weeks to even a month or two inside. Even if you opt for a single hall, make sure it’s big enough to have space to have a small stroll and can easily put to rest 10-15 people without cramping up the place.

While reinforcement is necessary on the walls and the roof, it’s advisable that you start building the roof 2-3 meters below ground level so that the mud and earth above you could make the place more safer. Ensure that there is a lot of water and the sanitation is great to make the ordeal as comfortable as possible.

Hiding it:

Firstly, to erase signs and traces, you would need to put in the exhausts in such a manner that the emissions match the outside air. Secondly, the reason that the place should be built a good 2-3 meters below ground level is to eliminate radio signals emanating from any activity you do.

Thirdly comes securing the outside. The entrance should be secured through a formidable lock system. The best way to do this is to put it under a layer of something like bringing in a used dump truck half full of compost and offloading it there. Then get some wild shrubs and plants and try to plant it in a manner that makes it look as natural as possible.

Have you built a remote bunker in case of a SHTF event? Let us know if you have any tips or tricks for keeping it safe and secure!

Article Source: American Preppers Network