Emergency Preparedness

Labels: Basic Needs, financial collapse, general strikes, Personal Preparedness100 Things You Will Wish You had Stored:1. Generators2. Water Filters/Purifiers3. Portable Toilets4. 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 sugar10. Rice - Beans - Wheat11. 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.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. Vitamins23. 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 Towels31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)32. Garden Seeds (No n-Hybrid) (A MUST)33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit35. Tuna Fish (in oil)36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)37. First aid kits38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)41. Flour, yeast & salt42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns47. 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, etc50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)51. Fishing supplies/tools52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams53. Duct Tape54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes55. Candles56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags58. Garden tools & supplies59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies60. 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, steel64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)67. Board Games, Cards, Dice68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (sav es 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/soupbase76. Reading glasses77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)78. "Survival-in-a-Can"79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)85. Lumber (all types)86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.89. Lantern Hangers90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts91. Teas92. Coffee93. Cigarettes94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)95. Paraffin wax96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.97. Chewing gum/candies98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)99. Hats & 100. cotton neckerchiefs

us_army_survival_manual.pdf

Yes, hopefully, we won't "need" these survival tools, but, better to have and not need than to need and not have. I would like to share a wonderful survival tool that I have actually used when I lived in Washington State and we had a 12-day power outtage from someone hitting a power pole with their car during a very cold winter period.

Take a large juice can, take out the cardboard core of a role of toilet tissue and saturate the toilet tissue roll with rubbing alcohol and light it with a match. This will burn for hours and provide BOTH light and warmth if you use it in one room and use several cans. It is relatively inexpensive to use alcohol. However, when the light starts to burn low, one has to re-saturate the toilet tissue. If one uses several of these cans, it gives sufficient light and heat to survive. A word of caution, however......you MUST keep a window cracked a little bit, or the fumes will overcome you.

This was suggested for use by a state trooper in the event of a traveller getting stranded in an automobile during a snow storm, or similar occurrences. I know the effectiveness of this tool and if I lived in a really cold climate, I would not be without this tool in a vehicle.

Again, hopefully, survival tools won't be needed, but better to be a good "boy scout".

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Replies

Ruben January 15, 2010 at 9:35pm

How do you plan to protect yourself? You need a service sized pistol in either 9mm, 40, or 45. A few extra mags for said pistol and about 500 rounds of ammo. If you live in an area with large population density, i suggest a 12ga shotgun, Mossberg or Remington, with at least 500 shells. This is for defense from 2 legged threats. Now for small game hunting/defense, pick yourself up a ruger 10/22 and buy 5000 rounds of .22LR, its cheap enough, 550 rounds will cost you 10 bucks, this is the perfect solution for small game, rabbits, birds, etc. Its still lethal out to 300 yards with proper shot placement on a 2 legged threat. Know how to use each one properly, go to the range and practice with all 3.
Amelia January 6, 2010 at 3:52am

Yes, I'll put it all in my backpack tonight.
- Amelia > Amelia January 7, 2010 at 7:56pm
  
  Shoot, I was being sarcastic! We're all gonna be fine!
- 3rfl3nfqndi4s > Amelia January 7, 2010 at 4:41pm
  
  Yes, hopefully, we won't "need" these survival tools, but, better to have and not need than to need and not have. I would like to share a wonderful survival tool that I have actually used when I lived in Washington State and we had a 12-day power outtage from someone hitting a power pole with their car during a very cold winter period.
  
  Take a large juice can, take out the cardboard core of a role of toilet tissue and saturate the toilet tissue roll with rubbing alcohol and light it with a match. This will burn for hours and provide BOTH light and warmth if you use it in one room and use several cans. It is relatively inexpensive to use alcohol. However, when the light starts to burn low, one has to re-saturate the toilet tissue. If one uses several of these cans, it gives sufficient light and heat to survive. A word of caution, however......you MUST keep a window cracked a little bit, or the fumes will overcome you.
  
  This was suggested for use by a state trooper in the event of a traveller getting stranded in an automobile during a snow storm, or similar occurrences. I know the effectiveness of this tool and if I lived in a really cold climate, I would not be without this tool in a vehicle.
  
  Again, hopefully, survival tools won't be needed, but better to be a good "boy scout".
Barron January 6, 2010 at 1:32am

Bear trap? (me confused......plse explain!) ;-)
Barron January 2, 2010 at 8:32pm

Hiya.

Yeah, i thought the list was a bit "O.T.T." (over the top) too but nevertheless there's some good items mentioned there. And realistically, even if all you do is ensure you have access to good water or can sterilise water that is not so good, and haev matches, torches and batteries at the ready, you may be better off in an emergency. How would you get on if you had a prolonged powercut for instance? Of say, a few days duration?

By the way, the attached file is a biggie, 2.7MB but it has some really useful stuff and info in it. The US Army survival manual

My wishes are of course that we don't need this stuff, but like any good Boy Scout/ Girl Guide, it is better to be prepared!
- Barron > Barron January 3, 2010 at 4:14am
  
  Say what?! ;-) What's your frequency Joram? ;-)
- Jazmin > Barron January 3, 2010 at 12:19am
  
  Barron, you're an excellent Boy Scout!
  
  Yep, the US Army survival manual has 277 pages. Perhaps a very helpful Boy Scout or US Army personnel can summarize the most important info relevant to civilians like most of us.
  
  I've just forwarded your list to my mates and relos who live in the big smoke.
Marique January 2, 2010 at 6:15pm

Great list. I have most of the stuff already together because I live in Florida who is prone to devastating hurricanes and power outs aplenty. Ever since Hurricane Charley shredded the town I live in and the neighboring Punta Gorda, I was quick to make a survival plan and supplies. Thanks for sharing this, there was stuff that I did not think of for sure.
Jazmin January 2, 2010 at 7:13am

GOOD LORD, BARRON!!!
Are you joining the army now, mate???!
Why would you need (7)?...Is it for jungle warfare... baseball match...
Why would you need rat poison (68) when you can trap the rats (69) and take them out of their misery quicker? Much better for your own health and the environment, too.
I'll need all of (24), and if I run out of shampoo, may I have some of yours please? Also your aftershave - for the dog.
Kidding aside, thank you for this very useful list of stuff to collect, just in case.
And I still wish you & yours a fantastic and very blessed 2010 and beyond.