a must if you live in the city... 
Good advice for those folks stupid enough to believe the government is going to help them.
People who didn’t evacuate pre-Irma would say be sure your bathtub is secure in its location.
These disasters and most others provide more than ample time for orderly evacuation. And, when I say evacuation, I mean a leisurely drive out of town to visit a nearby city for a few days, not hectic clogged highways and disaster shelters.
People who choose to “hedge their bets” on evacuation, waiting until the last minute when some politico sounds the alarm, deserve the results.
mark
And have no plan to defend yourself and family...
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1. Plan on staying home: There aren’t many situations where you would need to evacuate an entire city, and for some types of disasters such as a chemical attack, it’s safer to stay indoors rather than leave.
2. But be prepared to leave quickly : In order to prepare for evacuations, it’s recommended that people listen to local new stations for alerts, and keep a track of social media for evacuation plans.
3. Have the right supplies on hand: It’s often recommended to have enough water and non-perishable food for three days, and to have an emergency kit with a flashlight, batteries, a first aid kit and a solar charger for your phone if there is a power outage. In addition, if cellular service goes down, a hand-crank generator radio can help you receive emergency alerts.
4. Be aware of your surroundings: Depending on what the emergency is, you may need to know how to switch of your gas, electricity or water in your home. If you do have to leave your home, it’s important to plan an escape route with alternatives in case certain exits are blocked off.
5.Stay calm: Having a positive attitude and maintain calm, as becoming anxious can become dangerous when facing obstacles.
1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)
15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Goats/chickens
However, there are certain things city dwellers can do in preparation for a sudden disaster.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
There is one key thing.
1) Get to water and a boat while heavily armed.And head for the nearest relatively unpopulated area, bring all of the silver and gold you have saved.
Whatcha wanta bet Renne’s got all the items on CharlesOConnell’s list (post #7) already stashed away in some secret location along with a plan for getting there in a hurry?
Except that 3 days is hardly diddly squat for prep. 10-30 days minimum would be significantly better.
Ammo will become currency.
You’ll need water. As far as food stocks, don’t bother running out to buy bulk. Buy a little extra something each week when shopping.
just a few little tips.
My country home is near thousands of horse & buggy Mennonite and Amish farms. We try to always be good neighbors. That’s the best survival option.
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Read Ferfal.
L8r
Interesting list.
Seems like every day has one or more things we’re supposed to commemorate assigned to it.
I think it would be interesting if we had a national preparation weekend, where everyone shut off their electricity, phones, water, internet, etc. and spent the weekend simulating a disaster. Would certainly open a few eyes, even being just two days.
Would be a lot more useful than “screaming at the sky because I hate trump” day.
Another one of these articles ? So many people have written these things, we should be perfectly prepared for anything to happen.
Seriously, billions of these articles.
Gonna have to band together with other decent folks if it ever happens....
a must if you live in the city... Ping
Google Selco also SHTFSchool One year in hell
A real life account of life during the Bosnian civil war. Very informative
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