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What About Food?
Although the offerings in Ark Two are pretty basic, you can be sure that Bruce has you covered with ample provisions. The bunker contains two industrial kitchens, and Bruce even lined up a cook friend to stay on site in the event of a disaster.
One of the kitchens is for cooking and one is primarily used for washing dishes. There are also two adjacent storage rooms for food and other supplies. It turns out that keeping food in stock is one of Bruce’s biggest hurdles.
Food Storage Is A Problem
One of the most important elements of owning an emergency shelter is keeping food well-stocked, when you don’t even know when you might need it. Bruce says this has been one of the most difficult parts of his life work with Ark Two.
He told the National Post, “I don’t know how many tons of food we have had to throw out over the years.” Even when loading up on nonperishable goods like canned food, thirty years have passed since the shelter was finished. Most foods are going to expire within that time.
All The Extras Bruce Planned For
Bruce Beach didn’t forget anything when he built Ark Two. After all, he’s had 40 years to plan. The compound contains living and sleeping spaces (bunk rooms), restrooms, classrooms, a radio communications center, a doctor’s office, a library, day rooms, a mortuary, and even a dentist’s chair!
