Where There's a Will, There's a Way (A Come Along and Truck Help, Too)

I got the sound deadening underlayment I ordered. Very nice 3'x2'x1/4" panels. I used a spray adhesive to attach to the inside shelter walls. So far, so good. Not including the door it covered about 50% of the interior wall. It's still loud inside but not nearly as loud. When tapping the outside before it made a very loud and sharp, echoing noise inside. Now the same tapping results in a dull-sounding "thud". The sharpness and echo is substantially reduced. I'm pretty pleased with the result.

https://i.imgur.com/6jbcpbt.jpg

That looks great.

You should tack up some motivational pics, Scripture, etc., so if you have to actually get in there real-world, you have something to look at and focus on in case it gets intense.

What's interior lighting like? I assume it's battery operated?

Yeah, it's a battery operated light. I have a little "go bag" by the back door with stuff like water, dog treats, collapsible dog bowl, basic first aid kit and a flashlight. I'll add a few things here and there as I think of them.

ETA: I've started giving the dogs an occasional treat to entice them to get accustomed to going inside. Positive reinforcement. Now every time I open the back door they run down the stairs and stand in front of the shelter door.

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Originally Posted by CS1983

That looks great.

You should tack up some motivational pics, Scripture, etc., so if you have to actually get in there real-world, you have something to look at and focus on in case it gets intense.

What's interior lighting like? I assume it's battery operated?

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Like these?

https://i.imgur.com/wyP8yJB.png

https://i.imgur.com/TC9hOVM.png

There's also a pass-thru for electrical wiring in case a guy wanted power inside. Also has a shielded air vent. Some people get really fancy with their shelters. This one is small so I don't have much room. But some people have TV, landline phone, A/C, etc inside their shelters. I was on a strict budget so I had to go with what I could afford. I am gonna put some type of soft, rubber flooring inside once I can find something suitable.

I did apply for a rebate program that will give back 75% of the shelter cost, up to $2000. It's sponsored by FEMA and the state. It's a lottery system so you may get selected sooner...or later. It'd be nice to have the bulk of the cost of the shelter refunded.

Can't see pictures here. Curious - assuming it's all metal, is it possible to get any cell phone reception at all from the inside? I'm thinking not, but curious.

For soft rubber flooring, check out a restaurant supply store and look for the mats they use in kitchens and behind the bar

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Originally Posted by FoxtArt

Can't see pictures here. Curious - assuming it's all metal, is it possible to get any cell phone reception at all from the inside? I'm thinking not, but curious.

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I haven't even tried yet.

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Originally Posted by 20X11

For soft rubber flooring, check out a restaurant supply store and look for the mats they use in kitchens and behind the bar

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^^This, some sort of antifatigue mat or feed store probably carries the mats used in barns these days.

Here are some rubber mats. Not in your area though.

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...29&acctid=8149