Storm shelter ALERT, you really need to know this
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- Boring me just trying to help others! God Bless you! This is an ALERT to those who own or have to go down into a storm shelter, be sure to take your cell phone with you. Also have a ratchet just in case the handle fails to unlatch. This happened to me.
Thank you for your support! (Not intended for kids or children ADULTS ONLY)
Water, Fan (battery powered in Texas), 2 flashlights/lanterns battery operated, chair and or cot, skoal and spit cup, phone, crowbar and hammer and a small set of tools as this lady explained. :)
Best advice ever, very considerate of you to take the time to share.
Excellent point! Storm shelters may be geocoded by the county, but no one will be looking unless the storm/tornado passed through your immediate area! Be your own first responder!
Well said and thank you for stopping by and commenting.
In all the clips about storm shelters that I have watched this is the only one that covered what should be an obvious possible issue. Thank you and glad you had that phone to call your fella. Leads me to Another thing I highly recommend.
Tell several neighbors (not just one home but several) and several family members who live close by about the storm shelter and ask them to check on you after a bad storm comes. Just a phone call if nothing else. Be sure both of you have your phones and battery backups so they don’t die.
The door opens up and outward: if a huge tree limb, or the roof of a house, or a car gets thrown by a storm onto that lid; you are not ever getting out. The tool box won’t do any good.
After a huge storm Emergency services are going to be busy for days or even weeks. Do not rely on them saving you from a death trap. Hopefully; your family and neighbors are going to come looking for you. If you tell them in advance…
Hi John thanks for commenting. Yes it should be an obvious issue, but yet we didn't think of it, I guess because it was new at the time, don't know. You're absolutely correct about something falling on the door. When I have to take shelter, I tell my son to check on me now. Thank you!
We have this same storm shelter. Thanks for the heads up! Stay safe!
Thanks, you too!
Thanks for sharing because watching it makes you feel like you’re inside the shelter. My daughter and I are building one before the next storm season arrives - we had our first experience with tornado weather in our home last July. And we found that we were not quite prepared. The weather on the northern prairies is getting bad - it was predicted by climate scientists in a National Geographic magazine that I read in 1986. A giant twister - a mile wide at times - stayed on the ground for three hours during the Tilston, Manitoba tornado.
Thank you very much for your comment. I don't think you'll be disappointed at all if you build one or have one built. We had a small tornado 2 years ago that tore off shingles, and knocked down a large tree right behind this shelter. Thank God it fell the opposite way but I could hear it outside. I'm so happy you're getting a shelter especially since you've already went through one and survived, many people don't. I never knew they had tornadoes in Canada but you'll be happy your building one for both you and your daughter. I watch the weather closely and I go out there ahead of time if I know one is coming my way. Stay safe and God bless.
A small power inverter would be a nice addition as well. With a power inverter you can charge your phone batteries and even set up a small AC powered fan to help keep air circulating in the event you have to stay down there for a few days. 👍🙂
For those saying notify your fire department so they can check on you after a storm, I hope you are prepared to wait a week or more. In the case of a devastating storm, they will be so overwhelmed it may take that long to check all these shelters.
Thank you for commenting! And you are probably correct, that's another reason to have tools to get out of a storm shelter. Thank you!
Mine is being installed in 2 weeks. Thank you so much for the info!
thats why you need a neighbors phone number. glad you are ok.
Thank you Dave! Your so right!
Thank you for sharing♥️ I love your cellar! It has everything you need and it looks comforting
Thank you ItzOnlyJJ, I'd like to redecorate and paint the walls a calming color lol. It gets a bit intense when your down in there and a tornado is passing by. Had a small tornado pass over and knocked down a huge tree right behind that shelter. Thank you for your nice comment.
my first time to see a storm shelther and check what are inside. thanks for sharing this, dear.👍
Ann I'm realizing a lot of people have never seen the inside of one of these shelters now. It's a fairly common thing around here to either have a basement or a storm shelter, we have too many tornadoes not to have one. Thank you dear!
Wow, thanks for sharing this story!
Now THAT`S a Tornado Shelter !!! Thanks for the heads-up & glad you weren`t 'hurt' in your incident. Hope you never have to use it in a real weather emergency; consider it great LIFE INSURANCE !
Thank blusnuby2 for stopping by and commenting. I've had to go into this shelter many times and I'm so glad we got it when they were fairly reasonable. Merry Christmas.
@@lilstepnoel Yes, but worth it at ANY cost, hey ? Merry Christmas to you & yourn---& a (better) New Year !
Wow, glad you had your cell phone and were able to get hold of your husband to get out. That could have been truly dangerous. Thanks for warning others.
I agree Dream Weaver because by the time he got there I was drenched with sweat and felt like I was going to pass out. Thank you dear!
Maybe you should add a case or two of water, a battery operated fan and batteries to your supplies in there-they’d be good in case of storms too.
Oh I have some water stashed in that bucket, along with some other items, but a battery operated fan is something I haven't bought yet. Thank you Dream Weaver.
Thanks!!!
Your so welcome!
My claustrophobic self would have a heart attack.
Thank you for sharing.
Your very welcome!
Hi lilstep noel, I just came upon your video when looking for maintenance videos for shelter doors.
I'm glad you were able to get help quick.
We've got a shelter like yours & that had to be scary.
For a 16 year old shelter in the ground, yours looks great!
Thanks again for the cautionary.
Our handle is the kind where a metal bar goes into the door frame when it closes.
But, it could malfunction & I'd have to call a family member from my cellphone to tell them I was in the "concrete pit" as we've named it.
Oh your so welcome JD. I felt compelled to make this video since it wasn't a very pleasant experience, quite scary actually. You take care and Merry Christmas.
Ty for sharing this important information with us ALL. HUGS and blessings
Your welcome Sandra and thank you. Hugs and blessings to you too.
Must of happened long long time because shelter looks like TLC needed. I repaint my trim around door and door it self to keep rusting from forming. I put covered area over mine to keep water at bay in soil on out side. I use w-D40 on Attic fan to keep it moving without noise. My shelter is 15 years old and looks new.
Wow so amazing never see the inside that would be scary getting stuck in there thank God you had your phone God bless my dear friend 👍🤗🌹💜
Joyce yes it was scary mainly because it was so hot, I even tried to put my face up to the vents Lol, didn't help. Yes I truly felt a little voice said "take your cell phone with you". I rarely ever carry a cell phone with me. Thank you Joyce for coming by my friend.
Thank you so Very Much for the wonderful advice! I gasped for air at the thought of being trapped! Real happy you had cell service to call out. Continued blessings!
Me too C Dub's, just felt like I needed to share this. Oh yes happy I took my phone because I rarely use a cell phone. Thank you!
@@lilstepnoel I'm happy you did. 😀
Hi LILstep !Now I feel better knowing this ! You live in Tornado prone area ! Thanks for the heads up about Handle problem ! Love you Sister Shylo 😄💕❤
I felt people needed to know this Shylo. I just captured a swirling cloud not more than an hour ago, it's been storming here but hopefully done now. Love you!
Get a pre paid cellphone n leave it down there. Also get solar light n fan. You can install the wires down thru the vents.
What great ideas, thank you so much.
lilstep noel not a problem. The pre paid cell would still be able to call 911 if you needed it. $19.99 is the cheapest I have been a my local Walmart. Also a bucket with cat litter also wouldn’t be a bad idea. Just in case you had to go. The DIY bucket a/c could also work.
You are fortunate that your cell phone had reception. Every time we go in ours we have nothing.
Oh no, that's not good. Sorry to hear that.
I've often wondered what a person would do if a tree or a car ended up across the door following a storm.
Yes that would sure be scary for sure.
You’re supposed to notify the local fire department or volunteer fire department and they are supposed to check that after a tornado
Our town has a registry, so if there's a storm, emergency personnel knows to come check it.
I've seen door designs that open inward just for that sole purpose good point
Exactly!!!!!! this is why id have a storm shelter with two doors exits, ideally id have one that was accessible from my house and like i said a shelter with two exits
Very helpful thanks for sharing i almost guess something like that would happen to me like that same way be my luck I’d forget the cell phone outside
Thank you Teresa! I know it's kind of a boring video, I just felt like others might need to know just in case they hadn't thought of it.
Thank God I don't think we have that kind of problem because I live in Seattle Washington. But thanks for the wonderful advice.
Toni Perri, I'm happy you don't have to deal with tornadoes and such weather. Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Good to have you back my friend! That would be scarey to be stuck in the storm shelter...WOW! Thumbs up on your vid and the message. xoxo
Thank you Brenda! I went into a panic attack it was so hot in there. Just something to think about if you have a storm shelter.
Very nice cozy little bunker thank you for the information it is much appreciated 💕💕💕👍😊
Thank you! I haven't really got it fixed up like I want it since we plan on moving, but it sure serves it's purpose for tornadoes.
@@lilstepnoel Thank god for that 💕💕
A whole star wars tie fighter was above you the entire time 😂
Love this comment, thank you.
I heard of a family that could not get out because of a tree that fell over the door... They swear a Bigfoot moved it for them by the noises they heard during tree removal and no one in site when they got out. 😍😍😍
Could have been
I heard about that story too, they had a video about it on You Tube, it was quite interesting, to say the least. Thank you for stopping by and Merry Christmas.
I hope its not 100 degrees when/if you ever need it n have to stay down there😵
I don't know why it felt so hot in there, it could be because I was panicking and trying to get out. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
Thank you for this video. It may save some lives
Thank you Wakita.
Thanks for posting. Looking to purchasing a storm shelter. Do they sell in the state of Mississippi?
I'm not sure if Mississippi sells storm shelters. I'd probably just search for storm shelter in your state to see. Thank you for watching.
I never seen something like this before.. Thank you so much for sharing your video with us hope to be your friend too thank you and fine Sunday
Thank you jazzy belle for coming by and commenting. Yes we really need basements or storm shelters here, too many tornadoes here in the Spring especially. I loved how you re purpose items like that couch.
Most storm shelters can be opened from the inside
Yes, but this one wouldn't open with it being unlocked. The handle wasn't adjust correctly when it was installed so they had to fix it. Thank you for your comment.
what we also planning to have is like this storm shelter it looks big and look comfortable...
Hi David & Jen, please be sure to take some tools down there to get that handle off if you have too from inside. I am thankful for mine! It's scary here when tornadoes come near. Thank you for stopping by.
very helpful tip. thank you!
Thanks for the advice 😊
Your welcome Lidia, thank you.
Great advice! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I keep a battery powerd to angle grinder in ours So that hopefully if something falls over the door I can cut myself out. The important part is make sure that you keep that battery charged. The other part is i tried to install our shelter away from the houses that way hopefully it's away from any debris. I also keep a sledge hammer, shovel and earpligs
Wow it looks great inside
Thank you Jean-Marc, I feel like I need to paint the walls or something to decorate it Lol.
Never seen a storm shelter. Not much need for them here in Michigan
Hi Everything Spicy, there's people around these parts that have never been in one, I just felt I needed to share this, could help someone. I'm so happy you don't need these there, weather is getting crazier. Thank you for coming by.
thanks for advice that for emergency very informative video God bless
Your very welcome Chich Bong and thank you.
thankyou for sharing about this shelter storm..
Your welcome Aicer, it's just something most probably wouldn't think about so thought I'd share it. Thank you for coming by and commenting, much appreciated.
Great information 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Oh my goodness! I would've had a major panic attack if I got stuck in there! Glad you had your phone with you!
Hi Jacqueline, I did have a panic attack Lol, then I realized I had my phone on me. Thank you for commenting dear.
@@lilstepnoel I'm sooo glad you had your phone!!💗
OOHH MY Talk about terrifying! Thanks for the information, that is horrible!
3 Wheels & A Block yes it was for me at the time so thought I'd share my experience, you just never know who might have one of these. Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Why don’t the door swing inside instead of outside?
I'm not sure Slot Machine Guy, but maybe so in case a tree or something heavy fell on it, more strength, I'm really not sure. Good question though.
Owe wow, have to build one of those! Don't want to get trapped for sure. I would almost jaz mine up and go in for non-emergency if not afraid of getting stuck. Got stuck in a chicken coop in a similar way, no phone. Eventually got out but it was a closed building except for a small hole.
Oh wow, that was probably scary too. What's funny is I had a similar incident when I had chickens. The wind blew the door shut and latched me in, but I reached through the chicken wire with a stick and unlatched it lol.
Husband tells boss, “ I gotta run my wife locked herself in a storm shelter.”🤣
Good video though.
What else do you need to furnish a storm shelter? This looks very inviting 👌👍
I would love to have a storm shelter but they are so expensive
Will b, they are worth it. This one was less than $3,000 several years ago. I don't have a clue what they are now. Thank you for commenting Will b.
Really cool I always wanted to see one be cool to have one tho much love and support my friend glad to be here
Thank you ZeldaMaster John. Yes a lot of people have never seen the inside of one so I thought I'd share it and my experience on getting locked in it lol. Funny now, wasn't then. Thanks for sharing!
Eliminate the locking handle. Just use sliding locking pins with no bolts no nothing they just moved back-and-forth to secure the door slocked that's all you need
I never thought of that. That's a really good idea, thank you for stopping by and giving your thought's on this, I do appreciate it.
Great upload my friend
Thank you John.
great safety shelter my friend
Thank you! It's a must have in Kansas or basement, too many tornadoes.
Thanks
Welcome
They better apologize !!! LOL !! Thanks LILStep ! If you had a Hobbit House you wouldn't have ended up getting stuck LOL hehe just kidding ! Love ya ! Good Info thanks !
Oh you funny Michael, but we need hobbit houses around these parts, built inside of a hill Lol.
Wow, awesome video, Big Lyk #8
Thank you happinesswaves.
Wow, that could have ended horribly.
Great advice.
Yes it could have! Thanks for stopping by.
I'm thinking, since fire needs oxygen wouldn't candles reduce the oxygen?
Good point! Yes probably so, I rarely have used them though. Thank you!
@@lilstepnoel glow sticks are great, only about $1 each, can find at any walmart
@@o4saken1 Thank you never thought of using glow sticks.
the bad thing about using candles or kerosene lanterns they will burn up your oxygen good idea having a tool box handy a big pry bar might be handy to have iwould try using battery powered lights and notify 911 dispatch about your address so they know you have a storm shelter in case you cant get out good luck !!!
hi grate advise thanks for sharing new friends.
Thank yo Four-Ks for stopping by. If you ever have to get one then you'll know.
Crow bar and a jack would be a good idea.
very informative video
Thank you Christy for coming by, yes I hope it would help someone not to get stuck in one like I did.
That's really nice thank you for sharing
Thank you Pleiadain scientist, it wasn't nice getting stuck in it though LOL. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
hi! Lil thank you for this video its my first seeing a storm shelter and i feel like im there inside the shelter ...i remember the series tittled the rain Lol.
Hi Maria, I've never watched that series, now I want to Lol. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
Yeah. That’s scary.
It was for me, felt so helpless. Just a good thing I had the phone with me. Thanks Ricker's Homestead for stopping by.
That is some story: GET A HANDLE ON THE SITUATION! (Its nice to hear your voice, (perhaps your from one of our southern states)😎 Once upon a Time I lived in Branson Missouri (& briefly in Eureka Springs Arkansas) and my Uncle lived in Little Rock.
Hi Zippor, yes the problem is fixed now. I never wanted to talk on my videos because of this accent I have Lol. I lived in Oklahoma for awhile and live in Kansas, so yes a South Central state. Eureka Springs Arkansas is a pretty town, or it was years ago. Lots of mountains down that way, but it's pretty. Never been to Little Rock, but I have relatives that live in Arkansas. Take care and thank you.
@@lilstepnoel Most people enjoy acents from different parts of the country🙂
Very nice video my friend
Thank you for visiting.
Scary with the handle situation :o
It was scary being trapped in there and I'm not even claustrophobic. Thank you for coming by.
Oh thanks for this video it's really help..God bless stay connected
Hi Jures's thank you for stopping by, glad it helped. God Bless you too.
Curious... how much does one of those run? And do you have any recommendations if companies?
We bought this one about 16 years ago and it was less than $3000.00 I read where FEBA could grant 75% of the money for one, we didn't know this at the time. I would just google concrete storm shelters in your area. Thank you for visiting!
Are this Shelters are also Rattlesnake 🐍 and Copperhead safety? I can see holes for the Air. Maybe deposit a snake hook and an ax.
Get bugs in there but no snakes. Don't think they could get in there.
Seeing the handle instead of the wall would've been helpful
this is interesting . thank you for tharing this video.
Thank you Ruby and your very welcome.
Thank you Ruby for coming by and commenting.
Do you have a commode down there if your stuck for the night?
Well I didn't then but yes I need one. One of those portable potty chairs would work well lol.
Wow, so sorry this happened to you but think of the lives you now have saved.
I like the above design of yours vs “flat” to the ground.
What is the name brand? Thank you very much.
Thank you for your nice comment. I'm not sure of the serial number of this storm shelter but if you google concrete storm shelters it should show you one like this. We didn't have ours put down lower since we have a little flooding that comes through here. We actually had a small tornado come through here and the shelter did just fine, have nothing bad to say about it, just had the one handle incidence and they corrected that with no issues since. Thanks again!
That could have been a catastrophe. Do you keep water in there too?
Hi Weird Desk, oh yes that tube down there has all sort of supplies it in. But I must say since I had just had it put in their wasn't anything down there at that time, so yes could have been really bad. Thank you for coming by.
@@lilstepnoel Luckily you had the phone lilstep.
Should have had a secondary exit.
interesting video 👍
i never been in one before . but that looks safe
Hi Bubbles it was good chatting last night with you, had fun in the live stream. They have all different shapes and sizes, but I'd rather be in this especially since I don't have a basement. You take care now and thank you.
Sled hammer and an electric grinder as backup.
Ohh my gosh.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting Susan. Stay safe now!
Nice video my new friend. I see from dominican republic!!
Hello my friend from Dominican Republic, thank you so much.
Apparently you need an ashtray for your cigs.
How often do u spend in a tornado shelter? Lol
This is to survive the roaming zombie hordes.
Besides tornadoes, yes those too lol. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
No bathroom or even a bucket just in case ?
I hadn't put it in there yet. It's there now!
To whoever is reading this Jesus loves you and he’s coming soon! All you need to do to be saved is believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins was buried and came back to life on the 3rd day confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and you’ll be saved! Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near. Today is the day of salvation tomorrow is not promised!!!!God bless!!!
Wondering if burning candles and lanterns using oxygen in a small confined space is a good idea?
Not really Pleiku, that's what I have just in case every thing else failed. Thank you for commenting.
No its not.use battery operated lights
@@euniceacreman5307 I have those too.
Where’s the bathroom?.
Oh never leave without cellphone
Do not use candles they take away your air
I believe it! Thank you and Merry Christmas.
And most important prayers JESUS and the WORD OF GOD
Absolutely Gerald and thank you.
Very nice ! FFP
Thank you FFP for coming by and commenting, your appreciated.
fine lilstep noel
you give me various storm shelter
so good and nice looking
to full. saw. enter my.
Thank you!
♥︎ wow very impressive very creative works and big help keep uploading more videos my friend❤︎ 🌼╹◡╹ )
Thank you Honoii', I do appreciate your nice comment and stopping by.