Atombunker boom: Self-employed people secure shelter for 2025!

Atombunker boom: Self-employed people secure shelter for 2025!

A remarkable trend captures the United States: The market for private atomic bunkers is booming! What was once considered a priority of the super rich now also attracts the general interest of the general public. According to kosmo.at , the boom has its origin in the increasing global uncertainty, in particular after the exit Russia from the contract against nuclear weapons tests, as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ron Hubbard, owner of Atlas Survival Shelters from Texas, reports on orders of orders: "After attacking Ukraine, my phone rang every 30 seconds." The prices of the bunkers fluctuate between $ 20,000 and $ 4 million, with customers investing an average of around $ 500,000. According to a forecast by the Blue Wave consulting company, the market share for atomic bunkers will increase to $ 175 million by 2030.

growing demand for security

The trend is obvious: more and more people are ordering atomic bunkers to secure themselves and their families for emergencies. These bunkers, so reports Buzzfeed are available in various sizes and comfort. in uncertain times how this becomes increasingly popular. However, experts are skeptical about the actual protective functions of these bunkers. Brooke Buddemeier, a specialist specialist for radiation security, emphasizes that the survival ability after a nuclear attack depends on going to protected interiors in good time in order to escape the radiation. The feeling of security through a bunker is often more psychological than actually protecting.

In Austria there are estimated 30,000 atomic bunkers, even if they are often outdated and are not suitable for the entire population. The majority of these shelters cannot offer enough space for the 9 million inhabitants. Most bunkers no longer meet modern safety requirements and are often only intended for certain facilities. Therefore, the population would be inadequate in the event of a large -scale nuclear attack, which makes the need for solid emergency plans and information clear.