DrBanneker
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Ok, I want to state outright this is not some end of world, Walking Dead type preparedness thread. Nor am I advocating building emergency bunkers and shyt like some of those wackos on NatGeo survivalist shows.
I do, however, think emergency preparedness is something every household should think of. We can all look back at Katrina and how Uncle Sam was there for us on time (not!) to understand how critical this is. Tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes all happen and in the worst case, civil breakdown given an extreme event. You should know how to care for you and yours if necessary not relying on anyone else.
Maybe it was more second nature to me since part of my fam is in the Bay Area but most people need to be able to take care of themselves for at least 3 days (1-2 weeks is better) if something happened to limit your access to 1) food, 2) water, 3) medicine. In that vein I am starting this forum out with some knowledge that I have
1) Water - most crucial. You need 1 gallon per adult per day, minimum for hydration. You could maybe get away with 1/2 for small skids but 1 is best. You will need another gallon per person for cooking if you aren't going to eat dry goods. If you have no water, you are dead in usually 3 days tops. If you keep anything, I would keep this.
What to buy: simplest thing is the 1 gallon or larger flats that you can get in the grocery store. You can buy bottled water but it is more expensive and bulkier per gallon. If you want to save space and not buy water, you can get a large container like the 15 gallon one here:
Plastic Drum - 15 Gallon, Closed Top, Natural S-19418 - Uline
or a larger 30 - 55 gallon size. MAKE SURE it is food grade plastic (FDA) before you buy it. Multiply the number of people in your house times the number of days you want to cover to figure out how much to buy.
2) Food - Typically canned food or stuff like granola bars lasts longest. Getting a variety (meat, vegetables, starches) to give everyone 2,000 calories per day is a must, though you can live off of less for a while with food.
Basic food for preparedness is protein (tuna, sardines, peanut butter), canned fruits/vegetables, crackers, granola bars, and things you may want like juice boxes or condensed milk.
Some good ideas:
The 10 Rules For Your Emergency Food Pantry
3) Medical kits
First aid kit is a must and you should try to have backups of any essential prescriptions. Also learn CPR and take a first aid class if you can
4) Leisure stuff - can't play 2k so books or whatever to fight boredom
5) Communication - if you have a landline phone, you are in the best position since cell coverage and Internet can go down pretty easily. Battery operated radio (AM/FM and/or shortwave) or even a CB can help to hear what is going on or get help.
6) Random stuff - flash lights, candles, matches, blankets, there is a lot to think about.
7) Protection - if legal where you live, buy a firearm and know how to use it (i.e. go to the range, don't just brag about it). This will be controversial with some folks but even if you can't buy a handgun like in NY, you can buy a rifle/shotgun almost anywhere. Keep about 200 rounds of ammo on hand at least. Just sayin.
One of the infuriating things if you read a bunch of these prepper books and sites is how sure they are that in a SHTF (shyt hits the fan) scenario the nikkas are going to rise up and come robbing, raping, and stealing so here is some advice--don't think the friends and co-workers are going to save your ass and may even view us as a threat or 'problem' to be dealt with. If Ferguson (which like most of Missouri and West Tennessee is on the New Madrid fault line) had an earthquake, I guarantee they will use the opportunity for "Negro removal" like they tried in NOLA. Same in Memphis, Orange Mound, etc. Don't be caught fam.
Good links for more details:
Red Cross Emergency Guide
http://www.dcma.mil/Emergency_Resources/files/RedCross_Emergency_Prepardeness_Checklist.pdf
FEMA emergency preparedness guides
https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf
Emergency Supply List | FEMA.gov
I do, however, think emergency preparedness is something every household should think of. We can all look back at Katrina and how Uncle Sam was there for us on time (not!) to understand how critical this is. Tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes all happen and in the worst case, civil breakdown given an extreme event. You should know how to care for you and yours if necessary not relying on anyone else.
Maybe it was more second nature to me since part of my fam is in the Bay Area but most people need to be able to take care of themselves for at least 3 days (1-2 weeks is better) if something happened to limit your access to 1) food, 2) water, 3) medicine. In that vein I am starting this forum out with some knowledge that I have
1) Water - most crucial. You need 1 gallon per adult per day, minimum for hydration. You could maybe get away with 1/2 for small skids but 1 is best. You will need another gallon per person for cooking if you aren't going to eat dry goods. If you have no water, you are dead in usually 3 days tops. If you keep anything, I would keep this.
What to buy: simplest thing is the 1 gallon or larger flats that you can get in the grocery store. You can buy bottled water but it is more expensive and bulkier per gallon. If you want to save space and not buy water, you can get a large container like the 15 gallon one here:
Plastic Drum - 15 Gallon, Closed Top, Natural S-19418 - Uline
or a larger 30 - 55 gallon size. MAKE SURE it is food grade plastic (FDA) before you buy it. Multiply the number of people in your house times the number of days you want to cover to figure out how much to buy.
2) Food - Typically canned food or stuff like granola bars lasts longest. Getting a variety (meat, vegetables, starches) to give everyone 2,000 calories per day is a must, though you can live off of less for a while with food.
Basic food for preparedness is protein (tuna, sardines, peanut butter), canned fruits/vegetables, crackers, granola bars, and things you may want like juice boxes or condensed milk.
Some good ideas:
The 10 Rules For Your Emergency Food Pantry
3) Medical kits
First aid kit is a must and you should try to have backups of any essential prescriptions. Also learn CPR and take a first aid class if you can
4) Leisure stuff - can't play 2k so books or whatever to fight boredom
5) Communication - if you have a landline phone, you are in the best position since cell coverage and Internet can go down pretty easily. Battery operated radio (AM/FM and/or shortwave) or even a CB can help to hear what is going on or get help.
6) Random stuff - flash lights, candles, matches, blankets, there is a lot to think about.
7) Protection - if legal where you live, buy a firearm and know how to use it (i.e. go to the range, don't just brag about it). This will be controversial with some folks but even if you can't buy a handgun like in NY, you can buy a rifle/shotgun almost anywhere. Keep about 200 rounds of ammo on hand at least. Just sayin.
One of the infuriating things if you read a bunch of these prepper books and sites is how sure they are that in a SHTF (shyt hits the fan) scenario the nikkas are going to rise up and come robbing, raping, and stealing so here is some advice--don't think the friends and co-workers are going to save your ass and may even view us as a threat or 'problem' to be dealt with. If Ferguson (which like most of Missouri and West Tennessee is on the New Madrid fault line) had an earthquake, I guarantee they will use the opportunity for "Negro removal" like they tried in NOLA. Same in Memphis, Orange Mound, etc. Don't be caught fam.
Good links for more details:
Red Cross Emergency Guide
http://www.dcma.mil/Emergency_Resources/files/RedCross_Emergency_Prepardeness_Checklist.pdf
FEMA emergency preparedness guides
https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf
Emergency Supply List | FEMA.gov
