Trash Can Storm Shelter

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[jcbaker5]

It is very apparent that they have never been anywhere close to a tornado. The structure of the lid will not sustain any impact, the helmet has more integrity than the whole rest of it. Just visit a site with some pics of Tuscaloosa or any of the most recent ravaged areas. Ever seen a huge tree ripped out of the ground and thrown, or a house moved off it's concrete foundation. The concrete around this can would not hold it. This is a tomb. Please Don't try this. Your life depends on it.

[1x93cm]

portable death coffin!

[NuDawgontheblock]

@Patriotsurvival Well said...

[JeffInDFW]

A fraction of the cost of a regular shelter, these ladies actually have a very good idea, IMO. They are surrounded by reinforced concrete below ground on all sides except the top. Ladies, a suggestion to consider,use the plastic lid to keep out water and insects, but anchor a thick metal plate to the concrete and use gas pistons (like on the truck or hood of your car) to help raise it, and secure it from inside the can to hold it down. Top protection is all your idea needs, IMO. Good luck!

[geonerd]

I'm not so sure you'll be sucked out, but there is a great danger of something heavy (furnace core, refrigerator, even a microwave would ruin your day) dropping on you. The flimsy plastic lids offer almost zero protection and will not last 5 seconds. With the concrete in place, it shouldn't be hard to replace them with something more robust. Even something like a thick sheet of OSD or plywood would help a lot. You'll also need some way to latch the lid, preferably at multiple points.

[chasercentral]

"If the lid blows off in the tornado" You mean "when the tornado sucks me out."

[Barderella]

@Barderella I WILL say that something below ground is better than nothing. That's the only redeeming quality of this shelter.

[Barderella]

lol for real? that wouldnt last in an EF2. That lid would come off if i passed gas near it im sure...sorry, but this is NOT safe!!!!!! Invest in a real shelter, it is WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!!

[KD0LAL]

Please have one professionally installed. This company will install one and it will increase the value of your home. tswstormshelters"dot"com/safer­ooms.html

[DEANWARREN43]

You WILL get sucked out with a lid like that! Trust me.

[WhiteTeaRoses315]

Hi I had a thought. What about putting some kind of handle on the inside of the lid so you can hold the lid down if the wind starts blowing too hard? Is there a way to attach a handle, like a cabinet handle or something like that to the inside of the lid? Again, it is just a thought.

[Sheila6325]

I've lived through a terrible tornado, and I have to say that I think you did a wonderful job of preparing. No, it isn't perfect, but it is strong, and underground, and around here, that is exactly what was needed, and saved lives. This could be the only solution for some, so I'm really glad that you posted it. Too bad there are so many nasty people in the world, but this is one lady that thinks your idea is wonderful. God bless you and your family.