[RightWhale]

Can anyone tell me if those filtration systems on new refrigerators would remove contaminates?

Got some spare rechargeable batteries for your shortwave radio? Might be the only way to get instructions if the power grid collapses; Internet sure won't be there. Got a way to heat a can of Spam and a pan of noodles when the power goes out for a few years? Got a can of Spam to heat? How about a shelter to hunker down in for a couple of years until it's safe to go outdoors? All that Civil Defense preparation in the 50s was for good reason, and that reason never went away. You were there, as was I. Unless somebody is vaporized, they have a responsibility to survive if possible. Refrigerators might be pretty low on the list of important things.

[Humidston]

Thanks for the tips. And you're exactly correct about all that good information in the '50's! Actually, we recently moved to the country - outside Houston - and feel like this area would be relatively safe. Indeed, I am storing canned goods and we have extra gas for the grill. Community is served by a water well and we have a propane tank for gas. Electricity is another story...

I figure we may end up with lots of "guests" if the city is hit and I'm planning for that.

Stay safe