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loli phabay

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51. lol, im lucky in that we have a natural spring fed pond on our property and a couple of other wet
Fri Nov 2, 2012, 12:10 AM
Nov 2012

spots where spring water comes up so water should never be an issue.

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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