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Storm Shelter Essentials: Everything You Need to Stock Your Shelter
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items Severe weather can happen in an instant, and every second counts. With this list, I can help bring some peace of mind with ideas for essential items to keep in your storm shelter. In the event, the sirens go off, you won’t have to worry if you have w...
When things get scary, and you have to hunker down and ride out the storm, you might as well make yourself comfortable! These chairs are super comfy and have a high weight capacity, not to mention they don’t take up a huge amount of space! Perfect ad...
Foldable Camping Chairs
Save space and be at the ready whenever severe weather strikes. This folding table is portable, water resistant, and it even has cup holders (honestly the best part). Perfect spot to store your other shelter essentials during storm season!
Portable Camping Table
Always expect the unexpected, and keeping shelf stable liquids and food items is essential when stocking your storm shelter!
12 Ounce Bottled Spring Water - Ozarka Water
In the moment, we often forget the flashlights or lanterns or even our phones! Keeping these multifunction lights in your shelter eliminates that worry, and you won’t have to worry about waiting for the storm to pass in the dark!
OGERY 2-Pack 32.8FT Rechargeable Camping Lights
Batteries are your best friend, and a 12 year shelf life means you’re prepared for the years ahead!
Energizer MAX AAA Alkaline Batteries (4 Pack)
Now hear me out: in the event the unthinkable happens, you’ll need this in your shelter. It can take time for first responders to get to people that need help, and having this on hand is the golden standard. (Get it? Golden? I’ll see myself out.)
Angel Soft Toilet Paper
I know this seems odd but look - if you’re waiting for first responders and you gotta go, you’ll want this in your go bucket. It’s antibacterial, scented and an important touch to keeping the shelter odor free!
Cat’s Pride Antibacterial Litter
You know exactly what these are for 😬 and as uncomfortable as it may seem, let’s be honest: would you rather go here or wait and take the risk? 👀
5-Gallon Buckets on Amazon
Gotta have somewhere to sit right? There’s even a spot for the toilet paper roll! Win-win, I’d say.
Portable Toilet Seat Cushion
Because storm shelters do not have any windows and only a single door, there isn’t a lot of ventilation. It’s important to keep air moving while waiting out a storm. It can become very warm very quickly, so this is essential to have on hand to stay c...
Battery Operated Fans
Well, you gotta have something to put inside the 5 gallon bucket. Definitely don’t forget these!
8 Gallon Trash Bags
These are essential to have in your storm shelter! In the event, the door is damaged or locked by debris, this set could help you get out of a tight situation or help you dislodge any debris stuck in the way. And because it’s relatively compact, it w...
Pry Bar Set at Lowes
Whether you do or don’t have children, baby wipes are a necessity. Wipe off your hands, wipe off your face or whatever else you know what I mean? 😬😂
Huggies Baby Wipes
If a first aid kit is essential in your home, it is essential in your shelter! This particular kit is very well organized and contains over 130 pieces! This definitely gives you peace of mind to know you have what you need already in case there are a...
KeepGoing Travel First Aid Kit
A great way to conserve your battery life while you’re riding out a storm is to have your weather radio handy. This will allow you to receive timely and up-to-date notifications regarding any severe watches or warnings!
NOAA Weather Radio