shootingthebreeze
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The events of Japan focuses how people living in high risk zones in the US need to be prepared.
One should have a grab and go bag (a back pack, 3966 cubic inches or more) with 2 weeks of emergency rations like the example above. Includes, warm clothes, a sleeping bag, a tent (you might have to move) a good water filter and two canteens full of water.
You should have escape routes planned to various camping sites away from the disaster zone. Include maps, and camping sites, a primary and alternate ones. Plan post 2 weeks; bury a ration stock in a sealed container at a selected site with 4 more weeks of rations and perhaps other items.
Post disaster is survival so don't expect much help. Be self reliant; by being self reliant you avoid crowds, lines for food and water; you're prepared.
Of course I should add, this being a gun site, a select weapon of choice or two.
A radio should be added and if you can a portable transreceiver because cell phones may be out.
Being prepared is not paranoia. I have 20 years of US Army experience retired and I'm amazed how much civilians are not prepared when facing a calamity such as this. People living in high risk zones should have basic things I mentioned and they should be packed and ready to go. That's what a grab and go bag is you grab and go-because you may not have time to decide post disaster on what to do if not prepared. The shock of the disaster can be alleviated by having a good plan in place.
The events of Japan focuses how people living in high risk zones in the US need to be prepared.
One should have a grab and go bag (a back pack, 3966 cubic inches or more) with 2 weeks of emergency rations like the example above. Includes, warm clothes, a sleeping bag, a tent (you might have to move) a good water filter and two canteens full of water.
You should have escape routes planned to various camping sites away from the disaster zone. Include maps, and camping sites, a primary and alternate ones. Plan post 2 weeks; bury a ration stock in a sealed container at a selected site with 4 more weeks of rations and perhaps other items.
Post disaster is survival so don't expect much help. Be self reliant; by being self reliant you avoid crowds, lines for food and water; you're prepared.
Of course I should add, this being a gun site, a select weapon of choice or two.
A radio should be added and if you can a portable transreceiver because cell phones may be out.
Being prepared is not paranoia. I have 20 years of US Army experience retired and I'm amazed how much civilians are not prepared when facing a calamity such as this. People living in high risk zones should have basic things I mentioned and they should be packed and ready to go. That's what a grab and go bag is you grab and go-because you may not have time to decide post disaster on what to do if not prepared. The shock of the disaster can be alleviated by having a good plan in place.
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