Survival mode: a woman showed a small doomsday bunker under the house
Stephanie Norman showed what their survival bunker in "Tornado Valley" looks like. Despite its modest size, the shelter is designed for eight people.
Stephanie Norman, a resident of Oklahoma (USA), checks her underground "Doomsday" bunker every year, preparing for possible emergencies. She showed her shelter in one of the videos on TikTok, which has collected more than 32.4 million views.
Stephanie, a content creator and mother of two, recently shared a video of her 2.13-meter shelter under her house on TikTok, causing a storm of discussions. Despite the modest size of the shelter, designed for eight people, there is barely enough space inside to sit without bending over.
"I'm 5'4", and I can't even stand up here," Stephanie said.
The bunker, built in 2018 for $25,000, has a sliding door with a lock, ensuring safety in the event of a tornado.
The interior of the shelter is minimalist: benches, battery-powered flashlights, a bucket used as a toilet, and a supply box. The kit includes diapers, canned food, water, a flashlight, blankets, and snacks. On days of severe weather, Stephanie also packs clothes, toys, documents, and a first aid kit.
Some TikTok users expressed doubts about the safety of the shelter under the house.
"What if the house collapses on the bunker? Is there ventilation and an exit?" asked one user.
Stephanie explained that the shelter has a cable lift that allows you to open the door even in the event of a collapse, and its location is registered with local authorities so that rescuers know where to look. The American noted that the probability of a direct tornado strike is low, but preparation for such events gives her peace of mind.
"We live in Tornado Valley, and we like to be prepared," she concluded.
