Powered by redundant diesel generators, the heavily fortified ("virtually impenetrable to anything short of a direct nuclear strike"[5]) shelter includes two commercial kitchens, full plumbing (including a private well for potable water and a motel-sized septic tank), three months' worth of diesel, a radio-based communications centre, a chapel, and a decontamination room.
All Ark Two communication equipment is EMP-hardened and generator-powered so as to be able to transmit survival information to the general public in the event of nuclear war.
In addition, "Everyone is welcome here, regardless of religion, race, nationality, political views..."[3] In return for the promise of safe haven in times of nuclear attack, a person residing in nearby areas might be expected to, for example, work at the shelter several weekends each year, assisting in the routine maintenance or continuing renovations of the facility.
[7] Ark Two was featured in Beach's interview for National Geographic's Doomsday Preppers, episode 8: "It's Gonna Get Worse".
[2] Beach has authored two related books: Society After Doomsday and TRIAD Individual Networking: Preparedness For Disastrous Times.