Just in case:
Emergency preparedness:
Sounds a bit alarmist but we are in strange times. We could be suddenly impacted by war, fires, storms, earthquakes, tidalwaves, impacts, a pandemic, or an invasion.
My son got his Eagle Scout rank so I picked up a few things plus my dad was an army seargent and I grew up in the woods in northern minnesota.
If you were in scouts this is basic survival stuff.
Understand that you may have to say "No" to someone that is unprepared.
I finally learned how to strip diwn, clean, oil, and use my dad's 1911 acp and got some new, lower grain ammo for it. Stuff in the case was provably 70 years old and too powerful to keep aim with. Got a pin gage for the barrel to make sure it's corrosion free. No plans to use it but if things go badly one needs to be prepared. Otherwise, you're just collecting stuff for the strongest goon in the neighborhood.
Have a convenient water source and the means to treat it. Have canteens or a camelback, a jerry can or clean food grade plastic containers of fresh water with a teaspoon of bleach per 5 gallins stored for easy access.
Know how to start a fire and cook and bake and learn how to use a dutch oven. Have a fresh supply of firewood and kindling stored up at a secure site.
Know how to make an emergency shelter for the season you are in with what you can find.
Have bugout bags and a travel vest with medications ready to go. One bag has a tent
Small sleeping bag, (fire starters, simple fishing gear in a bag. ) mess kit, and a small camping mattress. Other one includes a first aid kit , spare cables, some clothes, bug hood, gloves, cap, bags, and extra socks. Other option is a backpack with a frame or peddle bike with saddlebags.
Have enough simple easy to prepare meals with sugar, powdered drinks, and seasonings in a safe place to last everyone in your group for a week.
Know where your vital documents are located and make sure they are secure and safe from fire.
Put a card with your name plus contact name and phone number in your purse or wallet in case you are found unresponsive.
Have a list of phone numbers and passwords.
Have some cash on hand.
Have a towel big enough to use as a blanket.
Have a good sized fixed blade knife that can be used for hunting or even an axe if need be.
Have a camping shovel, ropes, and a tarp. I store mine in the back of the Rav4.
Have enough spare fuel on hand to get you someplace secure if you need to evacuate and know alternative routes to get there in case the main routes are jammed.
Have backup power sources for your phone and an LED lantern with power outlet.
Have a portable radio and head mounted flashlights.
Consider getting bulk items like salt, sugar, and baking soda. Can them in glass. Flour, too can be preserved in glass but must be packed very tightly. Salt and Soaps last indefinitely but one uses a surprisingly large amount of them. Use them first in, first out.
If you have your army or scout manual have it tucked in your bag for reference
Sounds a bit alarmist but we are in strange times. We could be suddenly impacted by war, fires, storms, earthquakes, tidalwaves, impacts, a pandemic, or an invasion.
My son got his Eagle Scout rank so I picked up a few things plus my dad was an army seargent and I grew up in the woods in northern minnesota.
If you were in scouts this is basic survival stuff.
Understand that you may have to say "No" to someone that is unprepared.
I finally learned how to strip diwn, clean, oil, and use my dad's 1911 acp and got some new, lower grain ammo for it. Stuff in the case was provably 70 years old and too powerful to keep aim with. Got a pin gage for the barrel to make sure it's corrosion free. No plans to use it but if things go badly one needs to be prepared. Otherwise, you're just collecting stuff for the strongest goon in the neighborhood.
Have a convenient water source and the means to treat it. Have canteens or a camelback, a jerry can or clean food grade plastic containers of fresh water with a teaspoon of bleach per 5 gallins stored for easy access.
Know how to start a fire and cook and bake and learn how to use a dutch oven. Have a fresh supply of firewood and kindling stored up at a secure site.
Know how to make an emergency shelter for the season you are in with what you can find.
Have bugout bags and a travel vest with medications ready to go. One bag has a tent
Small sleeping bag, (fire starters, simple fishing gear in a bag. ) mess kit, and a small camping mattress. Other one includes a first aid kit , spare cables, some clothes, bug hood, gloves, cap, bags, and extra socks. Other option is a backpack with a frame or peddle bike with saddlebags.
Have enough simple easy to prepare meals with sugar, powdered drinks, and seasonings in a safe place to last everyone in your group for a week.
Know where your vital documents are located and make sure they are secure and safe from fire.
Put a card with your name plus contact name and phone number in your purse or wallet in case you are found unresponsive.
Have a list of phone numbers and passwords.
Have some cash on hand.
Have a towel big enough to use as a blanket.
Have a good sized fixed blade knife that can be used for hunting or even an axe if need be.
Have a camping shovel, ropes, and a tarp. I store mine in the back of the Rav4.
Have enough spare fuel on hand to get you someplace secure if you need to evacuate and know alternative routes to get there in case the main routes are jammed.
Have backup power sources for your phone and an LED lantern with power outlet.
Have a portable radio and head mounted flashlights.
Consider getting bulk items like salt, sugar, and baking soda. Can them in glass. Flour, too can be preserved in glass but must be packed very tightly. Salt and Soaps last indefinitely but one uses a surprisingly large amount of them. Use them first in, first out.
If you have your army or scout manual have it tucked in your bag for reference
