[appalachian_dweller]

I stockpile slowly, a little at a time. Each paycheck, I buy 2 boxes of ammo (one for weekly practice, one for the stocks), 6-10 cans of meats, soups, beans (anything that can be eaten out of the can or heated). Pasta is also a priority.

Water for me is not a problem, many streams and lakes plus rainwater. I have filtration equipment.

I have an extensive first aid kit including surgical supplies and antibiotics.

As far as hygiene, I buy extra soap, shampoo, and toothpaste when I run low on the ‘house’ supply.

I train and plan weekly with a couple of like minded neighbors.

[agere_contra]

That’s very impressive!

If you need any excuse to buy just a small amount of precious metals to go with your excellent domestic preparations: remember that a silver dollar immersed in a container (say 4 pints) of lake/river water will disinfect it overnight.

The water will contain a (tiny) 20 parts per billion of silver ions afterward, and the coin can be re-used indefinitely.

This trick was used by the settlers who conquered the Wild West, and may come in useful if you guys ever have to do that again :0)

[Sawdring]

How did you broach the subject to your neighbors?