Summer is a season full of beach days, warm weather and time spent outdoors. It’s also the beginning of hurricane season, which means we must start to prepare for extreme winds and flooding. If you live in a location that experiences hurricanes, you’re probably well-versed in stockpiling the essentials when each June rolls around.

Depending on the severity of the hurricanes, you may have had to relocate inland on more than one occasion to avoid the brunt of the storm. Instead of relocating, do you have a hurricane shelter? It could be life-saving if a hurricane suddenly picks up speed and becomes stronger, leaving you no time to evacuate. It may be time to build one for you and your loved ones just in case.

Keep reading to see what you should consider when building a hurricane shelter!

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