Including provisions for others in emergency preparations.

[torpid]

Recalling Preacherman's unexpected migration of visitors (and their univited guests) during Katrina, I'm just curious as to how many folks here have since factored in a little "extra" in their emergency supplies just in case, and if so what do they recommend?

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[usmcdoc14]

screw em

 

[ronto]

NO

Building your house from straw is your choice and it's OK by me...until the big bad wolf shows up...At that point, don't try to break into my brick house.

 

[geekWithA.45]

Extra stocks make sense:

*There are people I care about who are also shortsighted.
*Excess capacity is always a good idea.
*"Trade Goods" can buy you goodwill, and also give you some options in the "run, fight or negotiate" triad.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Depends.

If we're talking something that the duration of can be pretty much figured out? Fine. I'll share, as long as I don't end up short.

If we're talking a major type thing, AKA katrina: If you haven't seen any progress inside of about a week, you best figure it may be a long time before help arrives. Then I've got enough to help folks with with the essentials.

If we're talking something as rough as a nuke strike or similar:

IF I lived through whatever it was, assuming that the National Guard, etc., are going to be tied up on matters regarding keeping us intact as a nation, rather than worrying about civilian losses here and there, mine means MINE(this includes immediate family), and all bets are off.

A basic guideline: Katrina and similar things, such as the recent winter storm up north are a state or regional thing. The rest of the nation will be able to assist. Mobilization may take a little time, but help will come within a month at the most usually.

Something that is devistating to the entire country? Best hang on folks, 'cuase everyone else will be worrying about #1(and that isn't you).

 

[Mad Chemist]

For friends who may have been looted.
For bartering.
For bribing.
For increased strength in numbers.

I would not under any circumstance let strangers know that I have any supplies stored at home.

 

[3fgburner]

I put "Me and mine"

Although the definition of "and mine" can stretch to friends, if I can afford it.

 

[Jeff White]

This topic isn't really appropriate here. You're asking people to make a moral decision. Perhaps you should post it on APS.

Jeff