V4Vendetta
member
Of Course the government could use the signal from the radio to find you. That may be good or it may be terrible if we are in a "1984" scenario.
Hurricane Season is here, most seem unready again
- Thread starter Mannlicher
- Start date
- Status
jrou111
Member
For a moment I though this was a serious thread 
Oh well :banghead:
Oh well :banghead:
Manedwolf
member
And who exactly is it that you're depending on to come in and rescue you, in such a case? Already-overwhelmed government agencies who also couldn't seem to find their posterior with both hands after Katrina? Private citizens? If it's that bad, my only concern is MY family, sorry.
My only idea of "if rescue is needed" is more immediate. If you're absolutely trapped by a flash flood or something, see a helicopter and start sending up flares or throw out an orange rescue smoke. Try to call on a radio, I think you'll be calling till you run out of food.
Government bureacrats can't take quick action, a pilot can. Big difference. I'd not ever depend on any government-run "cavalry" to save you in any instance.
You guys in NO will be safe as can be....
Noggin has had experience in this and knows what to do now. Prepare? Naw......the govt teat is just hanging there for everyone to suck on. Some folks just will never learn because the gene pool has a shallow end.......chris3
Noggin has had experience in this and knows what to do now. Prepare? Naw......the govt teat is just hanging there for everyone to suck on. Some folks just will never learn because the gene pool has a shallow end.......chris3
Ham radio is not a government enterprise, nor would I depend on it as my sole means of taking care of myself and my family. It is operated by regular guys who regularly take part in search and rescue situations, as well as emergency communications.
I'm not advocating squeeling and running for help from the government, Ham radio is not a government Entity, but it is a good way to get the word out about whatever is going on. and in case oh say, your entire family comes down with something nasty from showering in improperly purified water. you might want to have a concerned citizen with a similar mindset come to your aid, or a friend or relative from nearby (but out of walking distance for the sick)
No matter how well prepared we are, we can not think of everything, but chances are we'll forget different stuff.
Do what you want, But if the national guard is in my 'disaster zone' taking away firearms I plan on not only resisting, but getting the REAL word out about whats going on, so that others can prepare themselves before they come knocking on the door.
Self sufficence is aimiable, but total isolation is not always ideal. Bad things can happen if no one knows whats going on. I like having the idea of a means of getting and receiving information that is not under strict governental controll. (yes they do issue the licence, but they don't restrict the informaiton which is transmitted over it)
I'm not advocating squeeling and running for help from the government, Ham radio is not a government Entity, but it is a good way to get the word out about whatever is going on. and in case oh say, your entire family comes down with something nasty from showering in improperly purified water. you might want to have a concerned citizen with a similar mindset come to your aid, or a friend or relative from nearby (but out of walking distance for the sick)
No matter how well prepared we are, we can not think of everything, but chances are we'll forget different stuff.
Do what you want, But if the national guard is in my 'disaster zone' taking away firearms I plan on not only resisting, but getting the REAL word out about whats going on, so that others can prepare themselves before they come knocking on the door.
Self sufficence is aimiable, but total isolation is not always ideal. Bad things can happen if no one knows whats going on. I like having the idea of a means of getting and receiving information that is not under strict governental controll. (yes they do issue the licence, but they don't restrict the informaiton which is transmitted over it)
Bob F.
Member
Don't mean to hijack the thread (moderators act accordingly, of course!) but very directly related: "westward migration"! Tried google and local newspaper archives without luck. Emergency services planners throughout the inland East worry about the mass exodus of the costal residents in times of disaster, natural or man-made (read "terrorist"). Meetings I've attended with lay people, sheeple, demonstrate the mindset that we'll give them a few sandwiches and a little gas and theyll move on peacefully. Nobody seems concerned about security. A man with his family and only what they could hurriedly throw in the car might be pretty desperate. Just a thought.....
Stay safe, alert and prepared!
Bob
Stay safe, alert and prepared!
Bob
Working Man
Member
Well said Logan5
It's not just a matter of those who can but those who will. We are not the
government's children and can stand on our own two feet.
It's not just a matter of those who can but those who will. We are not the
government's children and can stand on our own two feet.
The_Shootist
Member
Well..
...I have my AK and 10 fully stocked 30rd mags in a couple of mag carriers to go with my G19 and SP101 this year. I'm happy
The nice thing about getting an Ak was that I also bought (and shot mostly ) two "sardine can" ammo tins that make good storgae carriers for tinned beef/ravioli/utensils. Now I just need to get some water.
...I have my AK and 10 fully stocked 30rd mags in a couple of mag carriers to go with my G19 and SP101 this year. I'm happy
The nice thing about getting an Ak was that I also bought (and shot mostly
) two "sardine can" ammo tins that make good storgae carriers for tinned beef/ravioli/utensils. Now I just need to get some water.My wife (the organizer) while evacuating made a list last year of things we needed to do/get before this season & for any other SHTF.
Most of it was one time purchases/labor investment, but it sure has added up.
1.Fire safe that we now keep all of the essential papers in that can be loaded quickly.
2. made up some generator leads to make hooks ups easier/safer for home & travel trailer.
3. Used industrial type camper shell for the truck. to house the dogs & secure the generator etc.
4. 60 gallon toolbox/ diesel fueltank combo.
5. CB radio in the truck with weather channels (tuned up some) + a used CB wired with a lighter plug & mag base ant for anyone traveling with us. We had several areas with no cell phone coverage last year.
6. Made shutters for the house & built a rack in the barn to store them flat & out of the way.
7. More non perishable foods, & worked out more water storage.
8. Bought a little more ammo as it went on sale, mostly 9mm & 12 gauge
9. Much better first aid kit
10. Seperate tool kit for SHTF grab n go with enough trinkets to be able to handle almost anything.
11. I added a set of jackstands to the list of things that stay in the trailer for the truck or trailer.
12. The most important item we did is make a checklist. What goes, what stays, things that need to be taken care of before we run.
That's just some of the things we've been doing since we got back from Rita.
It's kinda like CCW, I hope I'm wasting my time & money...........
Most of it was one time purchases/labor investment, but it sure has added up.
1.Fire safe that we now keep all of the essential papers in that can be loaded quickly.
2. made up some generator leads to make hooks ups easier/safer for home & travel trailer.
3. Used industrial type camper shell for the truck. to house the dogs & secure the generator etc.
4. 60 gallon toolbox/ diesel fueltank combo.
5. CB radio in the truck with weather channels (tuned up some) + a used CB wired with a lighter plug & mag base ant for anyone traveling with us. We had several areas with no cell phone coverage last year.
6. Made shutters for the house & built a rack in the barn to store them flat & out of the way.
7. More non perishable foods, & worked out more water storage.
8. Bought a little more ammo as it went on sale, mostly 9mm & 12 gauge
9. Much better first aid kit
10. Seperate tool kit for SHTF grab n go with enough trinkets to be able to handle almost anything.
11. I added a set of jackstands to the list of things that stay in the trailer for the truck or trailer.
12. The most important item we did is make a checklist. What goes, what stays, things that need to be taken care of before we run.
That's just some of the things we've been doing since we got back from Rita.
It's kinda like CCW, I hope I'm wasting my time & money...........
engineer151515
Member
I'd love to hear if Preacherman is doing anything differently.
Note to residents - if you build along the gulf coast and your residence is below sea level or on a barrier island - your home will be flooded or lost at some point in the future due to hurricanes.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/earth/2315076.html?page=8&c=y
Katrina put the NFIP in the red. Congress raised the borrowing authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to $18.5 billion. In the past, NFIP has always repaid those loans (with interest). But now, ...
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Regulation/wm936.cfm
That's right folks.
You are eventually paying for the beach house insurance payout.
When you get sick of it, let your Congressman know.
Beach houses / condos will go back to the days where the beach house is an expendable "shack".
Oh - and personal prep.
This year I have more portable CB radios (with rechargable batteries), a trunked scanner, night vision equipment (including rifle scope), more backpacks, and MRE's.
Note to residents - if you build along the gulf coast and your residence is below sea level or on a barrier island - your home will be flooded or lost at some point in the future due to hurricanes.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/earth/2315076.html?page=8&c=y
Katrina put the NFIP in the red. Congress raised the borrowing authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to $18.5 billion. In the past, NFIP has always repaid those loans (with interest). But now, ...
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Regulation/wm936.cfm
That's right folks.
You are eventually paying for the beach house insurance payout.
When you get sick of it, let your Congressman know.
Beach houses / condos will go back to the days where the beach house is an expendable "shack".
Oh - and personal prep.
This year I have more portable CB radios (with rechargable batteries), a trunked scanner, night vision equipment (including rifle scope), more backpacks, and MRE's.
- Status
Similar threads
