FAQs

Why should I have a Bunker?

The European population, the majority of which is not prepared for a nuclear or biological conflict or a large-scale accident.
In Portugal, until now, there were no shelters built privately or by civil protection itself. The construction of anti-nuclear bunkers.
It is concluded that the protection rate in most European countries is 0%, unlike Switzerland, Sweden, Finland and Israel where the protection rate in these countries is 100% or close to it.

Is there really a nuclear and climate danger or is it an exaggeration?

In Europe there are 127 active nuclear reactors, which are spread across 14 countries in the community area. In France alone, there are 58 active reactors. It is worth noting that, according to data from May 2019 from the World Nuclear Association, there are 447 active nuclear reactors in the world, spread across 30 countries. Furthermore, some of the nuclear power plants already show some natural degradation, considering their construction dates (1956 is the oldest).
Climate change is noticeable, the year 2024 was the hottest on record, and global temperatures have come closer than ever to the 1.5°C mark above pre-Industrial Revolution levels, according to the European Union Climate Agency.
There have been large-scale natural disasters, such as: floods, landslides, storms, tornadoes, droughts, heat waves, fires, earthquakes, volcanic activity, etc.… Resulting in the partial destruction of towns and cities, displacement of communities and countless victims.
It is up to governments and competent authorities to ensure the safety of the population, whether through raising awareness to change behavior or through prevention through infrastructure (bunkers) capable of withstanding potential large-scale natural disasters.
And most importantly, it is up to you to ensure the safety of your loved ones.
An excellent example is the Swiss Confederation, which since 1962 has made licensing mandatory for the construction and access to security infrastructures (bunkers), both public and private, currently covering 107% of its population.
The vast majority of the population thinks that the construction of a bunker is related to the fear of a nuclear accident or atomic bomb, which in their imagination will never happen. Russia's threats in 2022 and respective mentions of nuclear weapons, as well as the conflict in the Middle East, where Iran also threatens to review its nuclear doctrine, demonstrate that there is a permanent and real risk.

Which bunker should I buy?

Our bunkers are designed for all occasions. As they are design elements, they should be used not only when necessary, but also as a living space to add to your home, in the case of bunkers attached to the house or if integrated into the house it will be used as another room in the house.

What is the best bunker location?

Our idea is to provide each homeowner with the necessary equipment to convert an existing space into a shelter or to build a shelter from scratch that will be installed near their home. This way, the bunker can be ready for use if needed, but it can also be used as a recreational space if there are no imminent threats. However, precisely because of their versatility, our bunkers can be installed in any space large enough to accommodate them, such as a concrete basement, a garden, a field or a plot of land on your property that you are not using.

How are bunkers built?

Our bunkers are built in reinforced concrete, in the case of custom-made bunkers, or we use a prefabricated solution in thermally insulated composite using state-of-the-art materials to eliminate thermal bridges, which is then wrapped in reinforced concrete. The internal space is furnished as desired, depending on the model and the customer's needs, while the area dedicated to energy generation and water storage is adapted to each configuration.

Can bunkers protect against nuclear war?

Well… it depends!

It all depends on the type of nuclear warhead used and how it is detonated. To give you an idea of ​​the power of an atomic bomb, the 1962 Sedan test in the Nevada desert left a crater 100 meters deep and 390 meters wide. It should be considered, however, that in this case the bomb was detonated underground. In the case of Hiroshima, for example, the bomb was detonated about 600 meters above the ground, which left no crater behind. So let's say that in the unfortunate event that the nuclear bomb falls directly on top of your bunker, the chances of survival would be minimal. But there is no need to despair. It is highly unlikely that the nuclear bomb would hit your shelter location. In this case, the chances of survival would be much greater. If anti-missile satellite systems could intercept the bomb and raise the alarm in time, he could take refuge in his bunker. On the other hand, if the device exploded unpredictably, but far enough away, he could enter his bunker. You would have 10 to 15 minutes before the radioactive fallout began. In this case, the first thing to do upon arriving at the shelter would be to get rid of radiation-contaminated clothing and take a shower. This is why in our bunkers there is a security door to separate the entrance from the other rooms, so that contaminated clothing can be left away from the other rooms, stored carefully in armored containers.

At this point, you should survive in your bunker for a period of at least two weeks, by which time the radioactive load should have decayed by about 99%. After this period, leaving the bunker will be relatively safe, however, it would be advisable to only leave when necessary and to remain sheltered as much as possible. Use the radio and satellite communication systems provided by the bunker to contact the outside world and find out when would be the best time to leave the bunker.

What should a bunker have?

On a structural level, a bunker must have a good supporting structure and a good outer layer of concrete and metal.

In terms of survival, it is essential that each bunker be equipped with an aeration system with air filtration, a power generator and a backup power system such as batteries or accumulators.

It is also essential to have a good supply of clean water for washing and drinking.

Our bunkers also come with a food supply designed to have shelf lives of up to 25 years.

It is also essential to have a better communication system with the outside world, if it is a radio communication system.

A good survival kit includes: a radio, food, water, a flashlight, a radiation detector, a laptop, a rope, a first aid kit, a whistle to call for help, a gas mask, a toolbox, etc.

What can a bunker protect you from?

A bunker can protect you from a nuclear disaster, conventional war, pandemic, environmental disaster, volcanic eruptions, civil unrest, tornadoes, etc.