Posted on 06/08/2009 9:16:52 PM PDT by ChocChipCookie
Two Freepers, Squantos and Apple Pan Dowdy, added additional suggestions, which are located on my blog.
BTW, the blog has a completely different look. I spent a lot of time over the past couple of days experimenting with different themes and organizing content. If you visit, LMK what you think. I'm open to suggestions.
The Grab-n-Go Binder in detail.
That part's easy... Just look at them 'cuz they shoulda been the first things you grabbed!
I hope you realize this binder would be quite unpleasant to have taken by a burglar.
Be careful you don’t lose it or get it stolen. It’s an identity theft kit in a nice package.
One of my readers suggested keeping it in a safe and a second copy in a safety deposit box located 50+ miles from home, which I think is a great idea. Often, in emergencies you can’t immediately return to your home.
EXCELLENT POST.
WITH GOOD SUGGESTIONS for calm in a crisis preparation.
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Thanks for the ping!
Grab-n-Go Binder
I had done exactly this with originals in a bank safety deposit box.
The only difference was that that binder is zippered rip stop nylon with pockets that allows for ‘social situation tools’ and a SureFire flashlight. As well as a DVD with copies of other documents that would be sorely missed. Stored in a blind hidden pocket in the front hall closet.
It came in handy in 2005 when the adjacent townhouse caught fire and started to spread to our unit. FD forced evacuation and I grabbed it on the way out. Fortunately the damage to our unit was limited to the contiguous roof eave, although the fire fighters had to tear apart the master bedroom closet and hose that end of the attic. Because the gas line cut-off had a single valve for the eight unit block we were red-tagged for a week. The spare credit card and cash came in handy at 2 a.m. looking for a place to stay until the insurance agent responded
After the event I added copies of medical prescriptions and two weeks supply of meds, rotated on the regular scrip schedule. Also added a Trac-fone with 120 unit card.
Thanks for the ping. A lot of good info. and the wew layout of the site looks great.
The Grab-n-Go Binder in detail.
Self Reliant/Survivalist ping list
What the heck. I know I can't spell but this is rediculous.
Oh, forgot to mention several pens and pad of paper, useful for writing down info re: fire Inspectors, Police on scene, Red Cross assistance, witnesses, etc.
A use-once camera is also useful and doesn’t take up much space in the zippered binder.
here’s a link to a smilar binder:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Large-Capacity-Zipper-Binder/dp/B000SE0SK0/ref=pd_sbs_op_2
Dont forget a .38 with 40 rounds!
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http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/bug-out-bag/
Most of the paperwork could be stored in a fireproof case.
*Include an assortment of your favorite weapons and ammo.*
Ping.
There’s still a lot you could put in there without compromising your identity.
All of our important documents are in our safe deposit box but thinking of grabbing the extra key is a good idea.
The next crisis we are going to face is survival. Not surviving fires, chemical spills etc........but survival of main sirens going off in cities all over the country; the martial law which is sure to follow. Medical records, financial records etc will mean little at that point. I’m trying to keep up with all the great ideas that are being posted on the survivalist ‘ping’ but some will not apply in the dark days ahead.
Have carried a backpack with me everywhere [church, restaurants, everywhere] . . . since my days in Asia when we never knew where we’d be at the end of the day and typically needed lots of essentials along the way.
Folks need to develop the habit.
No excuse at this point.
Yet knowing what will and won’t apply in all likely contingencies for an area is a bit tricky at this point.
Then there are the unlikely contingencies which will be plentiful.
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