Prepping for Disasters or Worse
 

Getting embedded in the subject - I've been interested in it for a while now but seriously began again a few months ago..it's getting crazy out there and scary...So this is a thread about prepping- How or why you do it. Logistics, skills, food storage..what you're doing or what is your plan?..FEMA is basically gone..so even if you don't believe in the Anti Whoever, there is literally little or no help for you should you be in a natural disaster.. Good youtube or resources would be very appreciated..Thank You for contributing. Every question is a GOOD one! Please share your thoughts or ideas Ty


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this is a great video for some basic knowledge

Water Prepping is essential for survival. I think you can last 3 or 4 days without it. You can never have enough and in a natural disaster your tap water may become unsafe to drink...prep so you're not forced into putting yourself in a unsafe or dangerous situation trying to find some.



Tip -if you know you are going to have to 'shelter in place' fill your tubs and sinks with water as soon as possible just in case you lose your source of water for awhile.

Tip - Figure at least 3-4 gallons of water per day for each person. for 1 person per week it's at least 21 gallons of water and that is the bare minimum!

Some Good News:

Previously, NOAA and the Navy reported that they would no longer be sharing satellite information about hurricanes past the end of June. They are in the process of modernizing the system. However, the Navy issued a statement last week that "after feedback from government partners" they will continue to distribute the data "until the sensor fails or the program formally ends in September 2026."

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I like Besame's idea of making lists for planning for emergencies, such as a list of all the things she will want to grab if she has to run out the door to evacuate.

I keep a lot of this gear in a tote as I use it for camping as well. Everything is small enough to fit in a 60L backpack, which is packed along side it. Water filtration system, solar chargers, solar am/fm radio, power banks, head lamps, GPS tracker, small portable cook stove, fuel for stove, first aid kit, some dehydrated foods, lightweight rain gear. I wouldn't survive a zombie attack with it but it would buy some time in some natural disaster scenarios.

My full pack weight for 3-4 days is about 28-32 lbs. That includes tent and sleeping bag but not water.

I use a Jetboil stove. The fuel fits inside of it when carrying. Oh and I have a knife necklace.

I wish they made lighter and more compact bear spray. It's big and heavy. I usually don't carry it.

do you have a plan for bugging in? i'm kinda in the middle of revising mine