Four years ago, a Kansas developer purchased a decommissioned
nuclear missile silo complex and transformed it
into a luxury condominium project. With a two-million
dollar price tag attached to each unit, these units are designed for people who
make disaster preparedness their number-one priority. Each unit features
steel-reinforced concrete walls and comes stocked with a five-year supply of
food.
Community associations should design plans to provide a basic
level of emergency readiness in case disaster strikes. Boards should
consider forming emergency response committees and appointing emergency
response coordinators to implement those plans. Coordinators should be
provided with contact information for all current residents and the local
emergency services.
Seattle-area associations seeking support in the development of
emergency response plans can attend one of the free classes offered twice
monthly by the City of Seattle's Office of Emergency Management. The City's
program is designed to teach communities disaster preparation techniques that
are tailored to the needs of the Puget Sound area. Information about the
City's program can be found on its website or by
calling (206) 233-5076.
