Kewl. I'm selling my house this summer (I'm thinking) and am interested in any links, plans/etc. he or you may be able to share. There are cellars here in Oklahoma, but they are geared to short term tornado events...I'm interested in something more robust.
We've been working on our homestead for a couple of years now, clearing land, putting in a road, digging for the basement, putting in an orchard. Starting the basement this year, will have the house done by winter next year.
One thing I'm planning on is installing a 2' diameter "drain pipe" out the basement into the woods, just in case.
If you get any information on "root cellars" let me know.
Thanks,
Art