Requirements for a Tornado Shelter.
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Food and Water. ... Many people have a rotating food storage system; just relocate some of this food to your tornado shelter so you have access to emergency rations when you really need it. Non-perishable food items appropriate for a storm shelter include: Canned fruits and vegetables*
Sanitation Supplies
With no knowledge of how long you’ll have to stay in your storm shelter, it’s wise to bring hygiene supplies along:
Hand sanitizer
Portable tissue packs
Toilet paper
Trash bags
Diapers and wipes for babies, if applicable
Camping Gear and Tools
Not only is camping gear useful during a storm, but if your home is uninhabitable after the tornado passes, you’ll be grateful you have these items in your storm shelter:
Tent and tarp
Sleeping bags and blankets
Battery-operated lantern
Battery-operated weather radio
Flashlights
Extra batteries for lantern, radio and flashlights
Cash
Cell phone charger
Duct tape
Whistle
Nylon rope
Swiss army knife
Hammer
Waterproof matches
Personal Documents
Keep important financial and personal documents in one place, such as an accordion folder. Then if you must evacuate, take the folder with you to the storm shelter. Here are the documents you should keep together in a safe place:
Home deed
Tax information
Insurance documents
Birth certificates
Medical papers
Banking information
With this comprehensive tornado storm shelter checklist, you’re ready to survive whatever Mother Nature throws at you and your family.