Shelter Bill of Materials Library | Anarchy Shelters – AnarchyShelters.com

Air filtration

Air filtration bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Protected air intake planning	Critical	Defines where exterior air can enter without creating an uncontrolled weak point.	Project-specific Permanent system	View Recommended Supplies	Coordinate intake height, drainage, serviceability, shielding, and code review. Improper intakes can introduce contaminated air or water.
Prefilter / HEPA / carbon filter categories	Critical	Creates staged filtration planning for dust, particulate, and vapor concerns.	At least one operating train plus spares Rotate by manufacturer and test schedule	View Recommended Supplies	Confirm actual certifications and pressure drop before purchase. Do not rely on untested filters for life safety.

Monitoring

Monitoring bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
CO, CO2, humidity, and pressure sensors	Critical	Shows when occupancy, combustion, moisture, or pressure conditions become unsafe.	Multiple sensors in occupied and mechanical zones Continuous monitoring with calibration	View Recommended Supplies	Use local alerts and paper response procedures. Sensor failure must not be the only warning path.

Water

Water bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Potable water storage plan	Critical	Defines safe stored water and access when pumps or grid pressure fail.	Based on people, days, climate, and hygiene plan Rotate and test regularly	View Recommended Supplies	Separate potable and non-potable paths. Stored water can become unsafe without treatment and monitoring.
Water purification and testing kit	Critical	Supports source water evaluation and treatment before use.	Primary plus backup method Maintain spares and test media	View Recommended Supplies	Use multiple barriers where possible. Do not assume clear water is safe.
Manual pump or gravity fallback	High	Allows controlled water access during power loss.	One fallback path per critical water source Maintain and exercise	View Recommended Supplies	Document operation with labels.

Power

Power bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Critical-load power budget	Critical	Prevents guessing about battery, inverter, generator, and runtime requirements.	One load list per system Update whenever equipment changes	View Recommended Supplies	Separate critical and non-critical circuits. Undersized power systems can disable air, water, or communications.
Battery bank and battery monitor	Critical	Provides runtime buffer and visibility into state of charge.	Sized by load budget and autonomy goal Replace by chemistry and cycle life	View Recommended Supplies	Plan ventilation, thermal control, and fire risk. Batteries require proper installation and fire planning.
Generator interface and fuel maintenance plan	High	Supports recharging and longer outages without unsafe backfeeding.	Project-specific Exercise and maintain fuel	View Recommended Supplies	Keep exhaust outside and away from air intakes. Carbon monoxide can kill quickly.

Waste

Waste bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Sanitation and blackwater isolation plan	Critical	Prevents waste handling from contaminating clean zones.	Per occupancy plan Entire sheltering period	View Recommended Supplies	Separate storage, cleaning, and PPE. Waste systems are biological hazards.
PPE, disinfectants, and labeled waste bags	High	Supports safe handling of contaminated materials.	Rotation stock by people and days Rotate supplies	View Recommended Supplies	Label, separate, and document.

Food

Food bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Long shelf-life food inventory	Critical	Provides calories, protein, fat, and morale during isolation.	Based on people, days, dietary limits, and rotation plan Rotate by date	View Recommended Supplies	Track calories, allergies, and preparation water. Food plans fail when water, cooking, or medical diets are ignored.
Food rotation and pantry labeling	High	Prevents hidden expiration and inventory confusion.	One system for all food zones Continuous	View Recommended Supplies	Use FIFO and periodic audit days.

Medical

Medical bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
First-aid and wound care organization	Critical	Keeps essential supplies visible, labeled, and accessible.	Per occupant count and risk profile Rotate by date	View Recommended Supplies	Separate basic first aid, trauma categories, OTC categories, and PPE. This is not medical advice; consult professionals.
PPE and infection-control storage	High	Supports separation between clean and potentially contaminated areas.	By people, days, and role Rotate and inspect packaging	View Recommended Supplies	Include cleaning checklists and waste path.

Communications

Communications bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Hand-crank / battery radio category	High	Receives local alerts when internet and cellular networks fail.	One primary plus spare power Test monthly	View Recommended Supplies	Keep printed local frequency and alert notes. Follow all applicable radio rules.
LoRa-style telemetry / local sensor mesh concept	Medium	Supports short status messages and sensor visibility without cloud dependency.	Project-specific Maintain batteries and node map	View Recommended Supplies	Use for short messages, alerts, and telemetry, not voice or broadband. Radio compliance varies by jurisdiction.
Printed contact plan and message templates	High	Provides fallback if electronics fail.	One copy per operator location Update regularly	View Recommended Supplies	Include meeting points, status phrases, and authority alert sources.

Monitoring

Monitoring bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Environmental sensor set	High	Tracks temperature, humidity, CO, CO2, pressure, smoke, leaks, water level, battery, and doors.	One set per monitored zone Continuous with calibration	View Recommended Supplies	Favor local display and logged history. Monitoring is not a substitute for inspection.
Local dashboard and alert log	High	Turns sensors into operator decisions and maintenance actions.	One local dashboard plus paper log Continuous	View Recommended Supplies	Keep offline procedures and manual overrides.

Lighting

Lighting bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Low-power LED and task lighting	High	Maintains safe movement, maintenance, and medical work under low power.	By zone and task Entire sheltering period	View Recommended Supplies	Include red/night mode where useful.
Headlamps and spare batteries	High	Keeps hands free during inspections and repairs.	One per occupant plus spares Rotate batteries	View Recommended Supplies	Store where reachable in darkness.

Tools

Tools bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Maintenance tool roll and labels	High	Supports inspection, tightening, replacement, sealing, and emergency work.	One maintained kit per shelter Inspect quarterly	View Recommended Supplies	Match tools to installed equipment.
Spare seals, gaskets, clamps, and filters	High	Reduces downtime when common consumables fail.	By installed equipment Rotate and inspect	View Recommended Supplies	Store in labeled bins with part numbers.

Field shelter

Field shelter bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Tarp or emergency shelter cover	Critical	Creates immediate wind and rain protection.	One per person or small team Short-term field use	View Recommended Supplies	Use responsibly without damaging land.
Cordage and cutting tool category	High	Supports safe setup, repairs, and emergency improvisation.	One kit per field bag Inspect before trips	View Recommended Supplies	Know local laws and safe tool handling.

Cold weather

Cold weather bill of materials rows
Item	Priority	Purpose	Quantity / Duration	Supplies	Notes
Snow shovel and probe markers	Critical	Supports safe excavation and ventilation depth awareness.	One per group plus backups Cold-weather trips	View Recommended Supplies	Training matters more than gear. Avalanche terrain and CO hazards are life-threatening.
Bivy, insulation, and dry layers	Critical	Reduces hypothermia risk.	One per person Rotate and keep dry	View Recommended Supplies	Plan moisture management.