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Storm Shows Americans Are Totally Unprepared:
SHTF Plan ^ | 12/12/14 | Mac Slavo

Posted on 12/12/2014 6:21:22 PM PST by Kartographer

Georgia Virgili was one of the hundreds of thousands in the Bay Area who lost most of the conveniences of modern life.

“I didn’t have power,” Virgili said. “I couldn’t get my car out of the garage, I have no food, I have no cash, so I’m trying to forage for something.” (CBS)

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To: Kartographer

Amen.


61 posted on 12/12/2014 7:45:13 PM PST by TADSLOS (The Event Horizon has come and gone. Buckle up and hang on.)
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To: WildHighlander57

they know if it bleeds it leads....and hey must have gotten great ratings during the last flood....

last winter they has a van over here to video the creek long befire there was enugh rain to do much but turn it muddy brown.

the Bay Area is a really a sick place sad to say.


62 posted on 12/12/2014 7:47:29 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: All

Looks like Chicken Little is vindicated after all.


63 posted on 12/12/2014 7:59:16 PM PST by BipolarBob
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To: Kartographer

It rained for a couple days, localized flooding, minor inconvenience, I had to put on a rain jacket. Never lost Power. It was a nice rain storm and we need the H2O.


64 posted on 12/12/2014 8:06:39 PM PST by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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To: SVTCobra03

There’s a lot of factoring but I figure you’ll need about a half dozen rounds for every day of survival or 1500 per year in a shtf scenario. Between hunting, defending, duds, etc. You’ll use them up faster than you think.

The good news is if well prepared, you’ll get more ammo and weapons from the less prepared who think they are tough enough to attack you.


65 posted on 12/12/2014 8:15:32 PM PST by Bogey78O (We had a good run. Coulda been great still.)
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To: MeshugeMikey
The news media and their constant desire to "scream" disaster, to bleat pending dooooom!!

66 posted on 12/12/2014 8:18:35 PM PST by Stand Watch Listen (When the going gets tough...the Low Information President Obola (LIPO) goes golfing)
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To: Farmer Dean

I have a house full of kids. There will be no E and E.


67 posted on 12/12/2014 8:23:45 PM PST by HMS Surprise (Chris Christie can STILL go straight to hell.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

My point is that if the zombies are armed, and I get into a firefight with 5 or 50, I would be lucky to still be alive after firing 100 rounds. So.... Don’t let yourself ever get in a firefight if you can avoid it.


68 posted on 12/12/2014 8:26:20 PM PST by HMS Surprise (Chris Christie can STILL go straight to hell.)
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To: SVTCobra03

Point is... Sure more is better, just don’t expect to be alive if you’ve had to fire 100 rounds to avoid being dead. Better to have avoided that situation altogether.


69 posted on 12/12/2014 8:28:18 PM PST by HMS Surprise (Chris Christie can STILL go straight to hell.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

I’m no longer surprised at the level of stupidity in this country...


70 posted on 12/12/2014 8:35:26 PM PST by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political parties in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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To: HMS Surprise
If you and the house of kids is in the city, you still need plans to relocate, my friend.

May never need, but plans are good to think up before the need.

In the country, you'll have time as you watch the city burns.

Regardless, stay safe.

Now, regards this storm. About friggin' time.

I go to fish at the lake(s) and the place I usually set up is abut two hundred feet away from the water. The fish wanna get caught so as to get into a bucket of water and breathe!

71 posted on 12/12/2014 8:45:08 PM PST by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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To: SZonian

I’d be concerned about no heat or water in the house, that could be life-threatening in cold temps.


72 posted on 12/12/2014 8:46:43 PM PST by Ciexyz
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To: Ciexyz

True, but not knowing how to manually open the garage door? C’mon, that’s just some level of stupid I can’t fathom.

We’re in the high desert of SoCal...have been watching for flash flooding all day...

But in my 24+ years as a Scout leader and 20 years of military service, I’ve amassed a good amount of emer. prep gear and stores...we’re ready.


73 posted on 12/12/2014 8:50:58 PM PST by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political parties in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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To: going hot

Country dweller, but I expect the city folk to be at my door within a few days after a SHTF frightmare.


74 posted on 12/12/2014 8:52:13 PM PST by HMS Surprise (Chris Christie can STILL go straight to hell.)
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To: Kartographer

I’m a Texan working in the Bay Area. In an extended stay hotel I have can goods, dry bean, rice and a propane cooker. Several flash lights with spare batteries. I keep gallons of bottled water. Ice chest and frozen bottles of water.

I mouth plus of non-refrigerated food and method of cooking. Lighting and other basics are just how I grew up...


75 posted on 12/12/2014 8:52:44 PM PST by El Laton Caliente (NRA Life Member & www.Gunsnet.net Moderator)
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To: HMS Surprise
Sure more is better, just don’t expect to be alive if you’ve had to fire 100 rounds to avoid being dead. Better to have avoided that situation altogether.

No,..it just means you should be firing a larger caliber round,....like 60 or 81mm area weapons for proper effect. <;^)

76 posted on 12/12/2014 9:03:06 PM PST by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: HMS Surprise
Well, if your are committed to staying, a few days gives you time to get your sierra together, and maybe invite some like minded people over for mutual defense.

There are numerous sources for info regards perimeter defense in force, using the neighborhood resources.

Vultures like easy pickings. It will need to get real bad before they risk death to get what you got.

Get to know your neighbors, which ones you can trust, literally, with your life.

77 posted on 12/12/2014 9:05:29 PM PST by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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To: Kartographer
George Virgili -- “I didn’t have power. I couldn’t get my car out of the garage, I have no food, I have no cash, so I’m trying to forage for something.”

George, ask Mommy for a cup of cocoa.

For crying out loud...a wee bit of rain and he's pissing his pants. George, pull down the red handle on your garage door opener, push up the door, and drive out. I cannot believe you let yourself be quoted like that.

78 posted on 12/12/2014 9:07:32 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: going hot

It’s a tight little town. We don’t lock our doors, keys are in the car if you need it. But if you’re a stranger? Better just assume you have eyes on you when you turn the corner.


79 posted on 12/12/2014 9:09:24 PM PST by HMS Surprise (Chris Christie can STILL go straight to hell.)
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To: HMS Surprise
Way ahead of the curve, Good on you.

By the time trouble rolls into your town, there may not be any safe places to relocate to anyway.

So, might as well make the town "the safe place".

Any good fishing nearby? Lol

80 posted on 12/12/2014 9:16:12 PM PST by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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