3 Layers of 72 Hour Preparedness

TheSurvivalMom blog ^ | July 17, 2009 | TheSurvivalMom

[ChocChipCookie]

There are several links in this article, but I haven't figured out how to do links in spite of going through the HTML Sandbox a time or two. Sorry about that. The links show up on the original article on my blog if you want to pursue them.

[EdReform]

Thanks for posting!

[Domandred]

Two comments.

1. No towel listed. A towel is not optional.
2. In cold weather cotton will kill you. Better have a barrier between your skin and the cotton if cotton happens to be your primary go-to for 72 hour clothing.

[Domandred]

One more

3. Firearm

[ConservativeMan55]

bttt

[y6162]

I have a emergency kit in each vehicle.

I have a 5 person, three day get away emergency kit (food, water, shelter, first aid) in a tub that doubles as a toilet.

I have a months worth of food (MREs and freeze dried) and water in 5 gallon bins that are good for 5 years.

I have two weapons and thousands of rounds of ammo.

I think I need more food and water.

[NewJerseyJoe]

>I haven't figured out how to do links

Couldn't be simpler -- just follow this:

<a href="url">Readable text</a><P>

1. substitute url with the actual URL. (Leave the quote marks exactly as shown)
2. change Readable text to the name of the article, or whatever name you'd like to give to the link. In your case, it would be (without quote marks) "3 Layers of 72 Hour Preparedness"
3. <P> breaks to a new paragraph. If you'd like a line break instead, change <P> to <BR>

[dynachrome]

ping

[Lurker]

Well done.

BTW links are embedded in the following manner:

>a href="www.whereyourlinkis.com"< >Link name<

Just reverse the "<" thingies and you're all set. Yes you need the quotation marks and yes you need the link name after the actual embedded link.

I hope you find this useful.

[ErnBatavia]

Having gone through the Northridge earthquake and having a job on the "wrong side" of the collapsed Newhall Pass interchange, I still never get below a half tank of gas, and still keep a 12 pack of bottled water in the trunk (the empties can double as a urinal).

There were days when my 30 mile commute to West L.A. took 6 hours....and then I'd get to do it all over again getting home.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

***If you pack food that must be warmed up, make sure you include a way to do that. I purchased a couple of Nu-Wick candles and a folding stove. ***

When I was in the military in Alaska (1969) we were told how to prepare for being stalled in sub zero temps in our autos.

We were told to pack...

Two cans STERNO.
Sterno stove.
Matches
candles.
hard candy for calories.
Two blankets each.

Just in case.

I still do that today.
Note: If you buy STERNO, shake the can and see if it sloshes. If it thumps that means the alcohol has evaporated and is no good.

For HOT summer driving my wife and I have small coolers each. We pack each a bottle of frozen water and our regular drinks. The ice keeps the drinks cool and if stalled for a while we can then drink the unfrozen water.

Also, take neck chillers already soaked and cooled to keep the heat at bay.

Candles...check your hardware store for PLUMBER’S CANDLES! These last a long time and burn at a steady rate of several hours. I forgot how long each lasts. They are designed that way so a plumber will know how much time and light he has per candle. The hardware dealer should know how long they burn.

[numberonepal]

These lists sound like my golf bag.

[ChocChipCookie]

I’ll work on that this afternoon. If you only knew what an utter klutz I am with all things related to code (not sure what that even is), you’d be amazed that I manage to log on to FR! LOL

[AppyPappy]

Sleeping bags should not be kept in a compressed state

[mmichaels1970]

and water in 5 gallon bins that are good for 5 years

I've been wondering about water storage. Maybe you can help me. Is it ok to store tap water? If so, in what and for how long? I'm starting to build a disaster cache for my family. But I'm not sure what the best strategy is for water. Can I simply rinse and reuse gallon milk containers?

Do you guys think it's important to have some sort of a "non-potable" type storage as well for rinsing/washing etc?

[Lurker]

Do you few test posts. It’s pretty easy once you get the hang of it. Lord knows if I can do it a smart ChocChipCookie like you can!

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

***I have a 5 person, three day get away emergency kit (food, water, shelter, first aid) in a tub that doubles as a toilet.***

A 5 gallon plastic bucket works wonders. You can get a toilet lid that fits from Cabelas it or just buy a second lid and cut a hole in it. Be sure to take plastic bags to line the bucket with before using.
If you have room, go to a thrift store and buy a portable toilet for handicapped persons. they are great in hunting camps. If the originl plastic bucket is missing set a 5 gal bucket under.

don’t forget tissue paper and soap! Several rolls.

[Sawdring]

I learned that lesson on Isle Royale.

[y6162]

“and water in 5 gallon bins that are good for 5 years”

Tap water, sure. There are drops that you can buy to extend the storage life of water and dark colored storage bins.

I get my stuff from the http://www.thereadystore.com/

I’m thinking about becoming a disaster party guy.

[SJSAMPLE]

Agreed.
A towel is quite simply the most useful thing in the universe.