Step-by-step procedure for building a Merritt Emergency Shelter

1. Emergency Shelter KitMerritt LLC

2. Step 1: Measure building area

3. Step 2: Dig foundation

4. Step 3: Fill rubble trench foundation

5. Step 4: Using the chain compass

6. Step 5: Buttresses can be used as a ladder

7. Step 6: 55 gal barrels double as arch forms

8. Step 7: Arches complete

9. Step 8: Arch formwork removed

10. Step 9: Eyelets installed for tarpaulin porch

11. Step 10: Bag work complete

12. Step 11: Roof coating applied

13. Step 12: Waterproof / UV proof building

14. Step 13: Tarpaulin porch attached

15. Completed shelter: -Hurricane Proof -Fire Proof -Bug Proof -Earthquake resistant -Easy to transport -Low cost -Non toxic -Water catchment -Basic latrine -Secure -Modular -Expandable