Above-Ground Bunker

The brand most associated with bullet-proof vests is Kevlar, developed by DuPont way back in 1965. One way of describing how well it works is that it is 5x stronger than steel of the same weight.

Not very well-known is that DuPont make Kevlar-lined survival shelters (I only heard about it from this news item ). While an underground shelter is superior (safer from radiation, harder for marauders to find), there are advantages to being above-ground, and especially if it is installed as a regular room within your home. For one, you have immediate access. This means not braving a disaster getting to your shelter. It is also ideal for anyone with mobility problems – you can even access this shelter with a wheelchair. And the StormRoom is approved by FEMA as an above-ground hurricane and tornado shelter.

I think this video is a great example of the level of protection provided: