Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Watching the current news . . . makes me glad that I've been staying prepared for such an event. With my "rolling bunkhouse" I carry with me everything I'd need to survive for at least a week. And the firepower to defend myself and what I have. If I'm located at ( or cablable of reaching ) my "workshop" I have recources to survive for at least 2 weeks. An earthquake preparedness kit in the closet at home will probably be useless in a big earthquake. Have it ( or another one ) in the trunk of your car so that it is where you are. It isn't that it can happen here . . . it is that it WILL happen here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 What he says! A kit in the house, a kit in the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashpowder Hal Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 As a 20 year volunteer for emergency services, we urged folks to be prepared for at least 72 hours. After Katrina we learned it might be better to have preps for at least 2 weeks of food, water and meds. Many now think having 3 months might be a good idea. Do as much as you can afford and practice First-Aid skills too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I thought on such lines a long time agao and I bought a full field hospital back pack... a whole sh#% load of MRE's, potable water, and a self-generating am & Fm radio. Plus, I have four 4x6 rasied beds out back that I grow things in. And if need be, (God forbit) I have any enough firepower (both SASS and non-SASS) to protect me and mine. Now all I need do is get a natural gas powered generator and I'm all set..... I THINK !?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Slick, SASS #64415 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Be Prepared, kinda has a ring to it, Scouting maybe? Volunteers here in Spokane Wa are all on call, our Chopper, ground and mounted response teams are made up of volunteers for the Sheriffs Dept. The Fire Dept and all of us walk hand and hand to help in the education of our neighbors in 1st aid and home preparedness. Our big fear is wild fires, it's a big job, Response is what we do best: Thanks to Chopper 1 Volunteers, you save lives. Prayers yup for the Earthquake victims and Families Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I don't know anything about earthquakes but I keep a "crash bag" with enough things to keep me going for a few days in case of a tornado or fire or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 . 'bout two weeks of water and foodstuffs. Vehicles usually maintained at a half tank or greater. 3 day kit carried in car. Don't forget the fur-kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Horse Hair, SASS #77464 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've started giving thought to these kinds of situations. Where's some good material to study up on? I'm probably a little long on the guns and ammo part and a lot short on food and water part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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