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Response to former-republican (Reply #53)

Fri Nov 2, 2012, 12:35 AM

55. id probuably not drink from the pond but use it for washing etc, its only 500 gallons or so

but the spring seeps id drink from no problem, though we do have the well and generator, my nex projest is to fit the well with a manual handle pump system just in case. there is also rain that i would collect so we should never be without water. food wise we grow catch and can and freeze and dehydrate lots so we are good there as you never know when you are going to get snowed in or the roads washed out.

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Disaster Preparadness [View all]	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	OP
Great simple and a good idea for everyone.	defacto7	Nov 2012	#1
you eat all those beans abd youhave methane to power the stove to cook them.	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#2
I've been playing with solar panels for a couple of years now...	defacto7	Nov 2012	#64
ive been toying with the idea of getting a wind turbine as we always have wind on the ridge were i l	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#65
It should be noted that the duration of supplies depends on the disaster	jeff47	Nov 2012	#3
a couple of years back we had the horrific snow storms in the mountians of VA	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#11
Yup, but dealing with the bare minimum crowd	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#36
+1. Add a box of powdered milk, 2 boxes of cereal, and a bunch of bananas.	riderinthestorm	Nov 2012	#4
Extra blankets.	Skidmore	Nov 2012	#71
I have enough canned goods in my pantry to feed me for a month at least.	RebelOne	Nov 2012	#5
I made the same mistake with bottled water many years ago	slackmaster	Nov 2012	#8
If you're planning for a predictable disaster, you don't need long-term storage	jeff47	Nov 2012	#13
I live in San Diego and plan mainly for earthquakes	slackmaster	Nov 2012	#16
toilet tanks also	former-republican	Nov 2012	#39
lol, im lucky in that we have a natural spring fed pond on our property and a couple of other wet	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#51
That's nice I live on a natural fed spring lake with no motor boats allowed	former-republican	Nov 2012	#53
id probuably not drink from the pond but use it for washing etc, its only 500 gallons or so	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#55
My property has a well also so if power goes out	former-republican	Nov 2012	#60
my generator is propane fueled, i worked out we could run it for a month and a half on a full tank	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#61
got to watch out	former-republican	Nov 2012	#62
ive found if you plan for zombies it covers you for anything	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#66
If you have a pharmaceutical company in the area, look for colonoscopy prep solution bottles.	politicat	Nov 2012	#52
Needs more water	Chuuku Davis	Nov 2012	#6
Dealing with the bare minimum three days is a tough bar to meet crowd.	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#35
Actually, a couple of days without food wouldn't hurt most healthy people.	defacto7	Nov 2012	#54
We did more than that	DainBramaged	Nov 2012	#7
Oh my goodness!!! I'm rural so I'm usually supplied for a month but you are in it now!	riderinthestorm	Nov 2012	#19
i think being rural is a big advantage in that we are more prepared for stuff like this due to it	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#21
The advantage of being in a city is relief efforts are usually nearby	jeff47	Nov 2012	#23
i see that as a disadvantage not an advantage, as you are relying on others to get that food to you	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#25
Except they aren't.	jeff47	Nov 2012	#26
another reason why i prefer the country to the city, you have room do be prepared	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#28
The biggest disadvantage is too many people needing the same things	former-republican	Nov 2012	#45
good point, i wouldnt like to be one of thousands looking for the same stuff when it gets desperate	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#50
When Rita and Ike hit Texas there were several locations put in place where you could pick up	PATXgirl	Nov 2012	#22
That's why FEMA and other relief agencies are there.	jeff47	Nov 2012	#24
Our county is not part of the disaster area even though we are fucked	DainBramaged	Nov 2012	#30
Contact your local media	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#34
PLEASE get the DU community to HELP you!! PM someone so we can work on your behalf!	riderinthestorm	Nov 2012	#37
I am just dealing with the...having three days crowd is a tough and high bar to meet	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#33
This time around, it's galvanized me into a sense of urgency...	Earth_First	Nov 2012	#9
Hey Nadin. After I reread my post, it sounded critical and I didnt intend that.	rhett o rick	Nov 2012	#10
We lost power Monday, our week is up Sunday, what should we do eat leaves and bark?	DainBramaged	Nov 2012	#14
I said one week as a minimum. I hope you prepared for longer. My best wishes. nm	rhett o rick	Nov 2012	#18
Occupy Sandy has some info...Hope one of these links helps...	midnight	Nov 2012	#48
Not a problem	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#40
I wasnt thinking about them and I should as I volunteer at a foodbank.	rhett o rick	Nov 2012	#70
We pretty much realize we have a major event	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#72
Seriously, I need to	ChazII	Nov 2012	#12
In my rig I also carry fire gear ..	DemoTex	Nov 2012	#15
Before I totalled the truck...entrenching tool	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#31
I first read that as,	Le Taz Hot	Nov 2012	#46
I like your suggestions	sendero	Nov 2012	#17
EOC recommends 72 hours	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#32
Awesome	sendero	Nov 2012	#68
One BIG thing to add to your list	jeff47	Nov 2012	#20
Oh absolutely	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#29
Get a year ahead with your canned goods, and rotate them, I am still eating Tuna from 2004.	braddy	Nov 2012	#27
Not mentioned but have a way to protect your self and family	former-republican	Nov 2012	#38
Only if you know how to use it	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#41
It doesn't have to be a firearm	former-republican	Nov 2012	#42
Or a quarter staff	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#43
sure , anything other than harsh words	former-republican	Nov 2012	#44
get a 12 gauge pump action, its easy to use and everyone knows the sound and what its for	loli phabay	Nov 2012	#56
Yea , I was	former-republican	Nov 2012	#57
Good info.	midnight	Nov 2012	#47
Take into account this is as bare bones of a list as it gets	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#49
Considering the economy, most people will only be able to have on hand the bare bones...	midnight	Nov 2012	#59
If you plan you can have more	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#63
The Mormons in my neck of the woods	defacto7	Nov 2012	#58
If you are using your fireplace for heat...	EmeraldCityGrl	Nov 2012	#67
Pretty much covers it.	hobbit709	Nov 2012	#69
They just disregarded all warnings	binie	Nov 2012	#73
It's not that folks disregarded them, it happens every disaster	nadinbrzezinski	Nov 2012	#74

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