Robert Levy

My business and I partner were worried about what would happen to our families , says Robert Levy , chief executive of Polaris International , an engineering and design firm in Flat Rock , Mich. We figured that gas masks were ineffective , and even if we managed to put the gas masks on , where would we go.That's why we invented this safe haven..

How much would it cost to protect your family and home from theft and bioterrorism.According to Bellringer's Thomas , the cost of a high-end security system should equal about 1% of the value of the home.Of course , if you go the do-it-yourself route , the cost of buying tarps and duct tape will only be about $100 at the local hardware store.