Well, the first thing I'm going to do is try to get the phrase "What are you gonna do?" from constantly repeating itself in my head.
I've pretty much done all I can. I don't live in a major metropolitan area so I have nothing to fear from either rampaging welfare hoardes or rampaging soccer moms. I have a handful of guns, and the ammunition to put in them. I have a small 4x4 Jeep (off road capability), a motorcycle (great gas mileage), and a paid off house. I have an ample supply of canned fruits and vegetables. That's the key, as you can hunt meat.
Beyond that, it's up to the Almighty.
Of all the things I've mentioned, moving out of a major metropolitan area may be the most valuable.
Hello bad company.
On FreeRepublic.com - The Threat Matrix, we start the thread of each Threat Matrix with resource/fyi links which include Emergency Preparedness.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1475392/posts?q=1&&page=1#1
This is a good article, however, and I have to admit we aren't that prepared for an emergency. Something to think about ... that's for sure.
Thanks.
Been there, done that. Did just fine. Cedar Fire November 2003.
Taking you too literally, I know...It's a hundred times easier to stock an empty shelf than one that's 3/4 full. I worked my way through college working the 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Safeway shift...and rotatin' existing stock is the pits.
If the shelf is empty...you just slam it up there.
BTTT
I keep a case of MRE's and 5 gallons of potable water at all times. Ya have to change the stuff out every once in a while, but being prepared is worth it. Next year I plan on purchasing a couple of pistols and a shotgun, again just in case.
Well, for one thing I'm staying here.
Radio, water, drygoods, light, fire, guns and clothing/bedding ready here.
And a car
Check out this freepers homepage for a long list of things you can do to help yourself be prepared for any emergency.
http://www.freerepublic.com/~appalachiandweller/
No really, I have a box, actually a plastic "rubbermade" tub with a lid, not water proof, but secure enough to keep rain water out. In it I have the following items, (this is off the top of my head), Propane cook stove, 3 2lb propane bottles, flash light, hatchet, saw, rope, bungee cords, duct tape, radio, batteries "d" "c" and "AA" cell, water filtration system, 500 rounds of .22 cal, dish soap, handi wipes, cargo straps, machette, "handy talkies- with NOAA", plastic cups, bowls,plates. Tongs, spatuala, knives, forks and spoons. Band aids, cotton balls, red tip matches, rubbing alcohol, salt, pepper and garlic powder. 4 qt pot, 2 qt pot, fry pan.
That's my "get away", and live box. On top of that but not in the box, 8x 12 tarp, and a 5 gal water bag.
Food box: 12 cans of "delvils food meat stuff" ,12 cans of tuna, 4 boxes of granola bars, 1 bag of snickers "fun size", ritz, peanut butter, 2 cheeze wiz, speghetii noodles, canned vegies 4 each corn, green beans,4 cans evaporated milk, one small can of crisco, small "PAM" cooking spray, slim jims, jerky, 12 ramen noodles, 2 kool aids instant, lb sugar, 5lb of flower, box of bisquick, beef bullion cubes, 4 boxes of rice a ronie, instant coffee. Water is stored in the fridge, 24 12oz bottles.
Tents (2) and sleeping bags are ready to grab and go.
I sleep with my boots on, never take my hat off, and I'm always clean shaven.
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