Emergency Preparedness
Remember Hurricane Katrina!!!
They didn't listen and they also were not ready.How To Be Prepared:
In order to get through any major catastrophe you need to think in terms of
survival, protection, food, water, clothing and shelter. Now I'm not Ewell
Gibbons but, I don't need to be. Here is one person's opinion on what you
will need in the event of a "financial collapse" or other disaster.1. WATER:
Don't try and store a water supply that's too big to take with you. Buy
water filters instead. Portable ones. Also Bleach (chlorine Bleach can
"sterilize" water: 1 teaspoon for every 50 gallons.). There are tiny
pills you add to suspicious water. Vioenteroforma. Buy a tube of them.
Recommended we use a mild chlorine solution called sterilo,
which is an sterilising solution designed for babies bottles and such.
Mineral water to rinse vegies. Iodine, peroxide in water.
Backpackers carry a water filter or water purifier.
A water filter removes most particulates and pathogens from the water,
such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. It does not protect against
water borne diseases or viruses. Fortunately, in most North American
Wilderness waters, these are rare. Water filters should remove
particulates as small as .2 microns - the size of the smallest element in the filter.
Filters come in many sizes and price ranges. Check Rei.com or Campmor.com
to see the range of water filter products.2. FOOD:
Think about "high value" and compact nutrition. AND STOREABILITY as all food 'goes' -------whole grain works if you have a mill. Vita Mix. That works if you have a generator. Think it through. Dried fruit keeps a long time in the freezer if air tight.
3. SHELTER :
RV's Are great, but I doubt you will get very far without any available
fuel. Think in terms of a high quality tent, camp stove, camp light, battery or kerosene? Propane?4. PROTECTION:
Pepper Spray is good to start with. The goal is to protect ourselves from
hungry and thirsty criminals that are tired of sleeping on the cold, cold
ground and want your tent.The dollar is heading towards worthless...so SILVER coins!
100 Things You Will Wish You had bought or Stored:
1. A Generator. Start now trying out various kinds
One Scientist built a home made 24 KW Magnetic Generator for his home
A Small version is only $100 to build . Google those search terms2. Water Filters/Purifiers , portable types, though you can dismantle one in your home.
if you have to hit the road.3. Portable Toilets. Useful even in your home, if there is no water pressure.
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for
home uses.5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, candle wax, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots. Boys can
supply family with quail easily with a sling shot. Fishing rods, tackle, tackle box.
Hawaiian sling for surf fishing. Again boys become food providers. Turkey shot.8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks. ALl kitchen tools.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat Quinoa. Garbanzos Sesame
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR
PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Books, start reading them now. Check out of library or find online.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting
is difficult.)19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins. (Animal livers a full b complex so forget about B.)
A & C come from eating greens in the wild. Forget about that one.
YOu need the other ones. Supplements and herbs for sleep, pain, viruses.
See LIST OF HERBS ONLINE.
Read "HOW TO HEAL ANY DISEASE" without a doctor.23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous
without this item)24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms) For every family member.
2 pairs would be optimum as one has to be washed, hung to dry?26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (No terminators or Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt Flour only keeps a year. Grain, food mill.
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go
first. Gaslites.43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in
Wintertime.)45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts two sets for every fam member.
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, " # 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience;
Historic Times) every ball pt pen you can scrounge cheaply now.48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with
wheels)49. Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail
clippers, etc50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools for gutting. Fishing rods, tackle, tackle box.
Hawaiian sling for surf fishing. Boys become superb food providers.52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies EZ fast growing greens, swiss chart, purslane. SEEDS of course. Let me mail seeds 2U
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (sav es a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses, epoxy for fixing them. Cases!
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can" (google to see what it is)
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes or tobacco/ rolling papers
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal rum, etc,)
chocolate bars, excellent bribes. Sorry yankee soldier. Not nylons.95. Paraffin wax, can't seal jars, sterilize without it.
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies, mints.
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & 100. cotton neckerchiefs and handkerchiefs, easy to wash
why buy kleenex? Old fashioned way best. HANKIES!
See: http://prepare4emergency.blogspot.com/POSTED by ANITA SANDS HERNANDEZ
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