Ontario Community Newspapers

The Oshawa Times, 19 Mar 1960, p. 35

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Basement Refuge Ideas Presented tack isn't necessary to make it pay off. Naturally, i's the safest place 0 be im case of enemy aitack. But #'s also handy in case of tornados. or exireme storms. Of the various types of shelters = basement, . | of square feet of floor space for each person who will be using it. t should provide for the needs of a family for two weeks, and must bave ample room for stor- age, movement, and sleeping. COSTS AROUND $200 A iypical basement shelter, re- commended by OCDM, and ade- quate for a family of six, is just over 7 x 8 feet, and can be built timber and solid concrete block for material cost of from Hems to remember -in planning a shelter, as recommended by OCDM, include: 1. The entrance should have ai least one right-angle turn, - as most radiation goes im straight lines, and little will bounce around the corner. 2. The open entrance and wall vents will provide ventilation in the recommended basement shel- ter, and may be augmented by a blower or vent, pipes. 3. A radio is necessary fo re- ceive instructions, but the shelter mass may cut down reception. A reception check should be made after the shelter is built, and an THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, Merch 19, wee 19 per person). Any necessary Spe- cial foods, utensils, cooking equip- ment, matches, paper plates, nap- kins and cups also should be im cluded. Sanitary facilities also are ne- cessary -- a 20-gallon garbage can, a 10-gallon can for human waste, chlorine and DDT as disin- fectants. §. Windows should be shielded with concrete for radiation pro- tection if they're in the shelter. windows should be blocked off to pr the basement, Shelter contents should include bunks, a two-week supply of food (canned) amd a two-week supply, of water (minimum seven gallons W.A. SMITH BUILDERS: SUPPLIES $150 to $200, according to the gov- ernment agency. Blocks are 4 x 8 x 16 inches and wood ranges 'from 1" sheathing to 4 x 4 posis and 2 x 6 joists, The roof, with timber support, is eovered with two layers of blocks. A baffletype entrance provides access, and vent holes low in the wall provide fresh air. Bricks may be weed for this iype FLOOR JOISTS ibid The shelter should bave 10 \ GROUND FLOOR OF HOUSE outside antenna installed if mee- essary. 4. Provision must be made for non-commercial electricity. Bat- teries and unshielded flashlight hulbs will provide 'night light' illumination, with flash-lights or lanterns for more light. An elec- tric outlet should be built in, as commereial power may still be Svaiiable after a tornade er at- ack. ~ Your ONE-STOP-SHOP For} 'LUMBER & § Ww oh 1g \ Jim PI Xo HH 7 / 7 y J AL 1; // ih 4% 8" Io EX1srE BASEMENT FLOOR 00 CONCRETE BLOCK Bas. ~~ NEW CL COLOR nc SERVICE The C-I-L Stylist Color Blender will blend the Ciltone color you want, right before your eyes. A fountain of color for you Use our color blending service today! An exclusive TROMBOLITE Lamp lets you see the selected eolor in sunlight and roomlight. And decorating with CILTONE is so easy. It's odorless, quick-drying and stays color-fresh. Dodd & Souter Painting & Decorating Contractors 1 block west of 4 corners nent to Sportsmen's Commer 107 BYRON S. WHITBY ED PAINTS "The pramieiy pila nagelan. prise Na \ W MO 8-5231 building hardware Whether you need 2 x 4% or pre- finished window units or doers . . whether you need just a few for home repairs or a carload for mew construction, we have everything ot lowest prices ! aw A VE N= \ \ \ A) E* FIX-UP NOW- PAY LATER! i 701 BROCK ST. N.--MO 82379 WHITBY : WN A AR Your Call Is Our Comma We Get There Fast! SERVICE MADE US! When something goes wrong with your plumbing, call us. Our experienced men will make repairs quickly, efficiently . .. save you much money in the end because they wil do the job RIGHT in the be- ginning. . FOLEY PLUMBING AND HEATING LTD. 319 COLLEGE AVENUE "RA 5-4241 RATIO, Rh Bo, k

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