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A catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture such that the catastrophic event survival structure includes a monolithic outer shell formed from a single pour of concrete and enclosing a confined inner space therein. The monolithic outer shell of the catastrophic event survival st

A catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture such that the catastrophic event survival structure includes a monolithic outer shell formed from a single pour of concrete and enclosing a confined inner space therein. The monolithic outer shell of the catastrophic event survival structure is configured to withstand substantial wind and projectile impact forces and includes a door to permit resealable access to the confined inner space.

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1. A catastrophic event survival structure, comprising:a monolithic concrete outer shell comprising a unitary jointless body having a generally spherically polyhedron geometry, said monolithic concrete outer shell further comprising reinforcement members embedded therein and having at least one open

1. A catastrophic event survival structure, comprising:a monolithic concrete outer shell comprising a unitary jointless body having a generally spherically polyhedron geometry, said monolithic concrete outer shell further comprising reinforcement members embedded therein and having at least one open section extending therethrough, but otherwise defining a substantially enclosed interior space; flat surfaced panels substantially forming the inner shell which is used as a mold surface for the outer shell; at least one entryway door in sealing engagement with said at least one open section to provide resealable access to said substantially enclosed interior space; and a support stand engaging said survival structure and configured to maintain said monolithic concrete outer shell a distance above a survival structure-supporting surface. 2. A catastrophic event survival structure as recited in claim 1, further comprising handle means fixedly secured to said monolithic concrete outer shell.3. A catastrophic event survival structure as recited in claim 2, wherein said handle means further comprises a plurality of horizontally-disposed rods in spaced-apart relation to each other and extending through said monolithic concrete outer shell.4. A catastrophic event survival structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said support stand further comprise a plurality of legs secured to said monolithic concrete outer shell.5. A catastrophic event survival structure, comprising:an inner shell having a generally spherical polyhedron geometry; reinforcement members arranged substantially about the inner shell; a monolithic concrete outer shell about the reinforcement members forming an exterior barrier to the structure, the inner shell being a mold surface for the monolithic concrete outer shell; flat plate members substantially forming the inner shell, wherein the inner shell is a mold surface for the outer shell; an opening section through the inner shell, the reinforcement members and the outer shell for allowing entry into the shelter; a door for sealingly closing off the opening section portion; and a support stand for elevating the structure above a ground surface so that the structure is not prone toward flooding. 6. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 5, wherein the reinforcement members include:separate longitudinal bar members in arranged in a cage configuration laying over the inner shell so that the bar members are imbedded substantially throughout the monolithic concrete outer shell. 7. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 5, wherein the support stand includes:a plurality of legs secured to the monolithic concrete outer shell for elevating the structure above the ground surface so that the structure is not prone to flooding. 8. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 7, further comprising:concrete footers on bottoms of each of the legs forming a footing foundation for the structure on the ground surface so that the legs elevate the structure above the ground surface. 9. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 7, further comprising:a conduit within at least one of the legs for protecting and running an air supply and power supply that is connected to the structure. 10. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 1, wherein the inner shell includes:inclined upper flat surfaced panels; and inclined lower flat surfaced panels. 11. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 1, wherein the outer shell includes:a perimeter surface of flat surfaced shapes. 12. An aboveground catastrophic event survival structure assembly, comprising:an inner permanent mold shell having a generally spherical polyhedron geometry shape; a removable upper section substantially encompassing an upper portion of the inner permanent mold shell; a removable lower section substantially encompassing a lower portion of the inner permanent mold shell; a poured concrete material layer located between the inner mold surface and the removable upper and lower sections, the concrete material layer forming a monolithic jointless concrete shell about the inner permanent mold shell; and reinforcement members embedded substantially throughout and within the concrete material layer, wherein the structure assembly is used above a ground surface. 13. A catastrophic event survival structure assembly of claim 12, further comprising:an opening section through the concrete material layer and the inner permanent mold shell for allowing human entry into the structure; and a door for sealing closing off the opening section. 14. A catastrophic event survival structure assembly of claim 12, wherein the reinforcement members includes separate longitudinal members forming a cage frame about the inner permanent mold shell.15. A catastrophic event survival structure assembly of claim 12, further comprising:a support stand for elevating the structure above a ground surface so that the structure is not prone to flooding. 16. A catastrophic event survival structure assembly of claim 15, wherein the support stand includes:a plurality of legs secured to the monolithic concrete outer shell for elevating the structure above the ground surface so that the structure is not prone to flooding. 17. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 16, further comprising:concrete footers on bottoms of each of the legs forming a footing foundation for the structure on the ground surface so that the legs elevate the structure above the ground surface. 18. A catastrophic event survival structure of claim 16, further comprising:a conduit within at least one of the legs for protecting and running an air supply and power supply that is connected to the structure. 19. A catastrophic event survival structure, comprising:an inner shell having a generally spherical polyhedron geometry; reinforcement members arranged substantially about the inner shell; a monolithic concrete outer shell about the reinforcement members forming an exterior barrier to the structure, the inner shell being a mold surface for the monolithic concrete outer shell; an opening section through the inner shell, the reinforcement members and the outer shell for allowing entry into the shelter; a door for sealingly closing off the opening section portion; a support stand for elevating the structure above a ground surface so that the structure is not prone toward flooding, the support stand having a plurality of legs secured to the monolithic concrete outer shell for elevating the structure above the ground surface so that the structure is not prone to flooding; and a conduit within at least one of the legs for protecting and running an air supply and power supply that is connected to the structure.